Technology, Work and Health KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Overview

This master's programme in Technology, Work and Health at KTH Royal Institute of Technology 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 hybrid learning 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.

Careers

As a graduate of this programme, you will have vast career opportunities and good employment prospects. Saco, the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations, reports a high demand for work environment engineers with low competition for job postings, 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 Technology, Work 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 production 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 apply for additional studies leading to a PhD at KTH or other universities.