MSc Technology, Work and Health
Stockholm, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
SEK 342,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU/EEA/Swiss is 342,000 SEK.
Introduction
Ergonomics and Work Environment management enable functional and well-designed work systems, organisations and environments. In this programme, students learn how to plan, design and analyse work environments from a sustainability and performance perspective. With skills in applying occupational safety and health management, our graduates make vital contributions to a healthy and productive working life.
Technology, Work and Health at KTH
This master's programme provides a deeper understanding of the interplay between humans, technology and organisation, from the perspectives of sustainable work and organisational performance. You will gain knowledge and proficiency in proactive occupational safety and health (OSH) management, as well as in planning, designing and analysing work environments. You will acquire advanced theoretical and applied knowledge of physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics, which is needed to address issues of worker health and work sustainability in all sectors of society. Programme content can be used to develop organisations and processes, focusing on improving work for a more sustainable working life.
The education in the programme is based on blended learning, with both on-campus and distance sessions. Between on-campus meetings, you will study independently or in groups with course projects, as well as scheduled digital or hybridlearning activities. Our ongoing research collaborations with multiple local partners allow you to engage with actual worksites during field trips and project work.
During the first year, students have the opportunity to specialise in either Work Environment Engineering or Human Factors and Ergonomics.
Work Environment Engineering
The Work Environment Engineering coursework includes both theory and practice that allows graduates to identify, measure and evaluate physical, chemical, and biological risks in the workplace, as well as to develop, implement, and evaluate control measures that make the workplace safer. This specialisation also includes coursework in systematic work environment management, leadership, and change management that enables graduates to communicate risks and motivate improvements when proposing workplace solutions. After completing your studies, you will have the relevant knowledge and proficiency to work as a Work Environment Engineer (formerly called Safety Engineer).
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
The student can choose between these two tracks:
Work Environment Engineering
Human Factors Ergonomics
Mandatory courses
- Leadership and sustainable work (CH2001) 7.5 credits
- Introduction to Technology, Work and Health (CH2013) 7.5 credits
- Occupational Safety and Health Management and Change (HN2015) 7.5 credits
- Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Ergonomics) (HN2021) 7.5 credits
- System Safety and Risk Management (HN2022) 7.5 credits
Year 2
Mandatory courses
- Degree Project in Technology, Work and Health (HN206X) 30.0 credits
Program Outcome
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Technology, Work and Health are:
- 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The programme overall is closely linked to SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth. Work is an integral part of people's lives and an essential determinant of health. Thus, the programme also relates to SDG #3: Good health and well-being. Work-related accidents and diseases are common in all countries, and students in this programme gain a broad understanding of worker’s health: that of blue- and white-collar workers, of all genders, ages and socioeconomic classes. The programme also relates to SDG #10 Industry, innovation and infrastructure, by demonstrating how to achieve sustainable and competitive work systems with a minimum of physical, chemical and psychosocial risk factors.
Sustainable development
Graduates from KTH have the knowledge and tools for moving society in a more sustainable direction, as sustainable development is an integral part of all programmes. The three key sustainable development goals addressed by the master's programme in Technology, Work and Health are:
- 3 Good Health and Well-being
- 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The programme overall is closely linked to SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth. Work is an integral part of people's lives and an essential determinant of health. Thus, the programme also relates to SDG #3: Good health and well-being. Work-related accidents and diseases are common in all countries, and students in this programme gain a broad understanding of worker’s health: that of blue- and white-collar workers, of all genders, ages and socioeconomic classes. The programme also relates to SDG #10 Industry, innovation and infrastructure, by demonstrating how to achieve sustainable and competitive work systems with a minimum of physical, chemical and psychosocial risk factors.
- Work environment engineer
- human factors specialist
- ergonomist
- labour inspector
- occupational safety and health consultant
- project manager
Scholarships and Funding
KTH offers four different scholarship opportunities for master's studies. The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee of a one or two year master’s programme. The KTH One-Year Scholarship is aimed at current KTH master's programme students and covers the tuition fee of the second year of studies. The KTH Joint Programme Scholarship is aimed at students in certain joint programmes and covers the tuition fee for the study period spent at KTH. The KTH India Scholarship is aimed specifically at students from India.
- KTH Scholarship
- KTH One-Year Scholarship
- KTH Joint Programme Scholarship
- KTH India Scholarship
Swedish Institute
The Swedish Institute (SI) offers a number of scholarships for students from targeted countries coming to Sweden.
KTH associated scholarship organisations
KTH cooperates with the following organisations providing scholarship opportunities for prospective KTH students.
- COLFUTURO (Programa Crédito Beca) for students from Colombia
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) for students from Indonesia
- FUNED for students from Mexico
Scholarship portals
IEFA database
The IEFA database offer a comprehensive scholarships search, grant listing and international student loan programmes.
Studyportals
The Studyportals scholarship database lists over 1,000 scholarship and grants for students worldwide applying for studies in the EU.
Scholars4dev
Scholarships for Development is a database of scholarships open to students from developing countries.
WeMakeScholars
WeMakeScholars helps students from India secure education loans from banks and NBFCs. They also lists more than 26,000 international scholarships from different trusts, foundations and govt. bodies.
Deferment of student loans in the United States
KTH is an accredited institution at the US Department of Education and holds a Title IV 'Deferment Only' status (OPE ID 03274300). US students may defer payments on existing federal student loan accounts while enrolled in a master’s programme at KTH. The 'Deferment Only' status does not allow students to take out federal student loans for enrolment at KTH. However, the accreditation facilitates grant and loan opportunities for US students as many private student loan institutions in the US use this designation as a requirement to grant new loans. Students who wish to defer payments must contact their lending institution in the US.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
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Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this programme, you will have vast career opportunities and good employment prospects. Saco, the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations, describes high demand for work environment engineers and little competition for jobs, even for new graduates. Employers of Work Environment Engineers and Human Factors Specialists can be found nationally and globally in the public, municipal, and private sectors. According to Saco, the Swedish Work Environment Authority has an expansion goal of having 300 inspectors employed by 2030 and is currently recruiting.
A master's degree in Work, Technology and Health gives you:
- the capacity to actively influence and manage change and development projects within the field of technical work environments.
- knowledge of and competence in risk assessment methods, safety strategies and project management within product development.
- an entrée into a dynamic, high-demand career.
- the ability to make a difference in the health and economic productivity of people, companies, and society.
We designed the programme to support professional careers as specialists within public authorities and administrations in municipal or private OSH organisations or consultancies. Graduates are well-prepared to work with investigations, risk assessments, change management, planning and design of products, work environments, and work organisations. Upon completing this programme, it is possible to pursue an academic research career and continue on studies leading to a PhD at KTH or other universities.
After graduation
Work environment engineer, human factors specialist, ergonomist, labour inspector, occupational safety and health consultant, and project manager.