Master of Research (MRes) in Human Factors

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Earn a Master of Research in Human Factors and discover the intersection of technology and human behavior.

Human Factors is a scientific discipline that examines human behavior and capabilities in dealing with psychology related to all aspects of cybersecurity. It is used to determine the best ways to design products, equipment and systems for safe, effective, and satisfying use by humans. As a multidisciplinary field, it leverages critical principles from cyber and technology, computer science, cognitive engineering, and psychology, making a degree in this area useful in any industry. Human Factors professionals are focused on studying how humans interact with devices, machines, and consumer products to improve technology, safety, and accessibility. Research in this field has made essential contributions to the design, test, and evaluation of products and systems used by people every day around the globe. Human Factors researchers and practitioners work in areas dealing with issues related to automation, cognition, decision-making, interface design, human-computer interaction, physiology, safety and human error, sensory systems, stress, workload, training, transportation, and workspace design. Related industries include, but are not limited to automotive, rail, aviation, aerospace, energy, and consumer products. Human Factors professionals are in high demand and are considered a crucial part of any industry engaged in designing and producing products and systems that will be used or operated by people. Human Factors is one of the most rapidly growing fields in today’s employment market, and graduates of the Capitol Technology University Master of Research (MRes) in Human Factors can expect to find high paying jobs across all areas of industry and government.

The MRes in Human Factors is designed as a degree in research where students will quickly engage in leadership, research, and publishing. It is aimed at those that may want to explore research studies before starting a doctorate in research, or those seeking career advancement opportunities through a higher degree.  

The MRes program is structured for professionals in this, or adjacent fields with an appropriate undergraduate degree. During the program, students will conduct original research in an approved area of Human Factors. 

The completion of this program requires the student to produce, present, and defend a master's dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the Academic Review Board. 

For continued study, see our PhD in Human Factors. 

Career Opportunities

Market demand for human factors expertise

Graduates will contribute significantly to the rapidly growing human factors field through the creation of new knowledge and ideas, and will be prepared for in-demand roles such as a trusted subject matter expert, researcher, technician, manager, or professor.