Human factors and ergonomics focuses on the factors that improve or constrain optimal human performance – from the design of an environment or equipment to the tasks someone is involved in. Professionals in human factors and ergonomics work with people in real-life contexts, applying knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, design, physiology, psychology and sociology.
You can study courses in human factors and ergonomics as part of AUT’s postgraduate health science programmes, offering you a postgraduate education programme in three parts; from postgraduate certificate to master’s degree level.
You complete two compulsory courses related to human factors and ergonomics, as well as one additional course of your choice. The qualification equates to 60 credits, and can be completed in as little as one semester full-time.
When you graduate, your academic transcript will state the qualification has a focus on human factors and ergonomics.
This qualification builds on the postgraduate certificate and is your chance to continue learning about human factors and ergonomics. This qualification equates to 120 points and you can complete this programme in as little as one year full-time.
When you graduate, your academic transcript will state the qualification has a focus on human factors and ergonomics.
*If you’ve already completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science with a focus on human factors and ergonomics, you can cross-credit these two courses and the 15-point elective course you’ve already completed towards the postgraduate diploma.
**Some courses can be taken from other selected universities. Kindly refer to the progression flowchart and click on the clipboard icon.
With the Master of Health Science with a focus on human factors and ergonomics you can progress your learning from postgraduate diploma to a higher master’s-level qualification. This programme includes a research thesis on a topic related to human factors and ergonomics.
This qualification equates to 240 points and you can complete this programme in as little as two years full-time. When you graduate, your academic transcript will state the qualification has a focus on human factors and ergonomics.
*If you’ve already completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science with a focus on human factors and ergonomics, you can cross-credit these courses from this postgraduate towards the master’s degree. In addition, you will need to complete the thesis to graduate with a Master of Health Science.
**Some courses can be taken from other selected universities. Kindly refer to the progression flowchart and click on the clipboard icon.
AUT’s human factors and ergonomics courses are for registered health professionals or those with professional experience in occupational health and safety.
Applicants will normally have completed the requirements of one of the following in a relevant field from a New Zealand tertiary institution or equivalent:
Where entry qualifications don’t meet the criteria for study at postgraduate level, completion of transitional studies may be required before you’re admitted to the programme.
AUT’s human factors and ergonomics courses have been ratified by:
*The human factors and ergonomics postgraduate programme is innovative in that while it is based at AUT, courses from a number of universities in New Zealand and overseas can be credited to it.
Studying human factors and ergonomics is relevant for professionals involved in:
To find out more about studying human factors and ergonomics email fhes.enquiries@aut.ac.nz
Our small team of knowledgeable and experienced human factors and ergonomics specialists bring a wide range of skills to the courses. Our team includes:
AUT researchers are involved in human factors and ergonomics research through the following AUT research entities: