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University of Aberdeen: Human Factors and Safety (Online)
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Access flexible online human factors training. Study with psychologists and industry experts, and earn human factors qualifications. 10% discount for NHS staff. Join this flexible online postgraduate diploma (PgDip) and develop your qualifications in human factors and safety.
You’ll learn to make valuable contributions to improving safety, efficiency, and human performance in sectors including aviation, energy, manufacturing, and healthcare. With the support of human factors experts from academia and industry, you’ll explore human factors principles and how to apply them in a range of work environments.
You’ll develop specialist expertise in:
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human factors in industrial practice
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safety critical skills in industry
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organisational culture and conflict, and
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organisational safety and risk.
Who is this online human factors training for? This distance-learning PgDip is ideal for professionals who want to move into a career in human factors, or who work in human factors already and want to develop and formalise their expertise.
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum entry requirements for the PgDip or PgCert are a 2:2 UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or relevant experience that supports this level of study. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum entry requirements for the PgDip or PgCert are a 2:2 UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent), or relevant experience that supports this level of study. |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:2 (lower-second) health-related honours degree or be able to demonstrate evidence of equivalent experience in healthcare practice or research. |
Fees
| EU | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
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| International | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | 8360 GBP for Whole course |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 15 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024.
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