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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Human Factors

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£33,000Per Year (Intl)
£5,260Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Nottingham, the PhD Human Factors provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Human factors research focuses on the multidisciplinary research spanning studies of the interaction between humans, machines and technology to develop the products and systems that we use every day. Our three year PhD is based within the Faculty of Engineering enabling you to choose from a wide range of research areas and work across traditional research boundaries being part of interdisciplinary teams. The project can cover many different fields within this discipline, these are just an example of some fields you could consider: - design - manufacturing - assembly - measurement ... International tuition fees are £33,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Human Factors Research Methods
Cognitive Ergonomics and User Interaction
Systems Design and Human-Centred Approaches
Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis
Human Performance Modelling and Prediction
Industrial Applications and Manufacturing Systems
Research Seminars and Critical Literature Review
Doctoral Thesis and Independent Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£99,000

Home Student Fee

£5,260

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

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