Overview

The Safety and Risk Management MSc course from Heriot-Watt University Dubai 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.

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Key facts:

This Safety and Risk Management course from Heriot-Watt University Dubai and the associate course Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering, have been developed with the assistance of staff and ex-graduates working in relevant companies. We are also developing links with a wide range of companies in the risk management fields.

In addition, this course is also supported by the Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers AECOM, ARUP, Balfour Beatty, Halcrow, Jacobs and WSP Group. This committee convenes regularly and advises on the course content and structure, ensuring quality, up-to-date content and relevance to industry needs.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Robotics Systems Science
Intelligent Robotics
Multi-Disciplinary Group Project
Robotic Mechanical Systems
Critical Analysis and Research Preparation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Risk Management View 218 other Masters in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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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.

Students will have access to the short course 'Introduction to Digital Study and Academic Skills', to prepare for postgraduate study.

Tuition Fees

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5984 GBP / year

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5984 GBP / year

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Additional Details

£1,610 per course, dissertation for £2,080

Funding

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