Overview

The Safety and Risk Management course at Heriot-Watt University focuses on practical applications of safety methodologies, ergonomics and human factors, and safety and risk management techniques. It will develop students’ skills to undertake safety studies and manage safety and risk to the best national and international standards.

If you are interested in our courses you can join our Linked In group Safety Courses at Heriot-Watt where you can link up with other applicants, current and previous students and potential employers. Applying to join needs approval from the group owner which may take a week or two.

Online learning

This course can be studied via Online Learning, ideal for those in employment or with other commitments, providing flexible study options that fit around work or family.

View our How online learning works pages to find out more. It can also be studied on-campus full-time or part-time.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Factors Methods

Learning from Disasters

Risk Assessment and Safety Management

Value and Risk Management

Project Management Theory and Practice

Human Factors in the Design and Evaluation of Control Rooms

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-12 00:00:00

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More details

Unless the course page advises otherwise, international students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Risk Management Actuarial Science

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the MSc programme will normally:

have a good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 honours or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline, or

demonstrate equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution.

Tuition Fee

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International

1440 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1440 GBP per module during 24 months.
National

1440 GBP/module

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1440 GBP per module during 24 months.

Students pay £1,440 per course and £1800 for the Dissertation.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Safety and Risk Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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