Graduate Diploma in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Psychology
| Program Code: IGHF Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4GD038 Home Campus:
City East Program Length (in EFTSL):
1 |
Program director/s
- Dr Matthew Thomas (IGHF)
International students may only enrol in this program externally from home country.
Details about the program structure and courses can be found at the Human Factors and Safety Management Systems program website.
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
From 2010 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Aim
The aim of this program is to develop knowledge and skills in the analysis of Human Factors issues and the development of Safety Management Systems.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally have completed an undergraduate degree in a psychology, engineering, safety or management discipline, or equivalent qualification. Alternatively, applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems with a credit average or higher will be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Human Factors and Safety Management Systems.
English language entry requirements
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director..
Application is through Apply Online.
Content/structure
Human Factors is a multi-disciplinary applied science that integrates the fields of psychology, engineering, ergonomics, management and industrial design. Human Factors is primarily concerned with the interaction between humans and the socio-technical systems with which they work. The program comprises six compulsory courses and two elective courses. Each course is worth 4.5 units, and a total of 36 units are required to complete the program.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 18,500 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Half Year | |||
Human Factors: Principles and Applications ( see note 4) | BEHL 5050 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Safety Management Systems (see Note 4) | BEHL 5051 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| BEHL 5053 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective Course (see note 2) | 4.5 | ||
| Second Half Year | |||
Managing and Mitigating Risk (see note 4) | BEHL 5052 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| BEHL 5054 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BEHL 5057 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Elective Course (see note 2) | 4.5 |
Notes
- The program requires the equivalent of one full-time year of study, but is usually taken on a part-time basis.
- Any postgraduate courses offered within the University of South Australia or from other universities may be taken as elective courses with the permission of the Program Director. Some elective courses are offered subject to student demand and staff availability, and some electives may only be offered by internal study mode. Please contact the Program Director for a current list of recommended and available electives.
- Not all courses may be offered every year.
- The courses BEHL 5050 Human Factors: Principles and Applications, BEHL 5051 Safety Management Systems and BEHL 5052 Managing and Mitigating Risk will include a non-compulsory short on-campus workshop for students who wish to attend.