Human Factors for Safety in the Work Environment
7,5 credits, course, bachelor's level, D0019B
Application period starts 2026-02-16
Ergonomics includes physiological and psychological aspects that affect human performance in workplaces and safety in work environment
Human performance in the workplace is affected by the physical work environment and psychological aspects in the workplace and in private life. In this course you will learn ergonomic principles and factors that affect human error. You will also learn to analyze and suggest improvements to both the physical and mental work environment to increase safety in the workplace. The knowledge is general and can be applied to all types of workplaces.
Application for Freestanding course (En)
LTU-55033
Application period starts 2026-02-16
Human Factors for Safety in the Work Environment
v. 23 2026 - v. 33 2026, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Summer 2026
Period:v. 23 2026 - v. 33 2026, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is entirely distance-based with no physical meetings. During the course, lessons are combined with self-study and supervision via a digital meeting tool (e.g., Teams). Examination is conducted through seminars and assignments.
Application code:LTU-55033
Application period starts:2026-02-16
Last day for application:2026-03-16
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. +
Upper secondary school courses English 6, Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D.
Or:
English level 2, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, Mathematics Further level 1c .
Selection:The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Application information:
Offered as a freestanding course.
7,5 credits, course, bachelor's level, D0019B
Application period starts 2026-02-16
Ergonomics includes physiological and psychological aspects that affect human performance in workplaces and safety in work environment
Human performance in the workplace is affected by the physical work environment and psychological aspects in the workplace and in private life. In this course you will learn ergonomic principles and factors that affect human error. You will also learn to analyze and suggest improvements to both the physical and mental work environment to increase safety in the workplace. The knowledge is general and can be applied to all types of workplaces.
Application for Freestanding course (En)
LTU-55033
Application period starts 2026-02-16
Human Factors for Safety in the Work Environment
v. 23 2026 - v. 33 2026, no module, VariedDistance learningDay-time 50%Summer 2026
Period:v. 23 2026 - v. 33 2026, no module
Location:Varied
Form of study:Day-time 50%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Meetings on location:Compulsory: 0
Realization:The course is entirely distance-based with no physical meetings. During the course, lessons are combined with self-study and supervision via a digital meeting tool (e.g., Teams). Examination is conducted through seminars and assignments.
Application code:LTU-55033
Application period starts:2026-02-16
Last day for application:2026-03-16
Entry requirements:In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and have documented skills in English language. Exemption for Swedish A and B / Swedish 1-3. +
Upper secondary school courses English 6, Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D.
Or:
English level 2, Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, Mathematics Further level 1c .
Selection:The selection is based on final school grades or Swedish Scholastic Aptitude Test.
Application information:
Offered as a freestanding course.
Kontakt
Mattias Holmgren
- Senior Lecturer
- 0920-492433
- mattias.holmgren@ltu.se
- Mattias Holmgren
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