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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,910
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
30 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Industrial Engineering | Safety Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
Fully Online
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 1,910
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
2024-01-01-
2024-05-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Through distance learning, students gain expertise in assessing and applying these techniques to real-world problems, preparing them for careers in safety engineering, risk assessment, and related fields. The program features industry links and a flexible study schedule, making it accessible to professionals with other commitments.

Program Outline

  • Gain experience in applying these techniques to real-world problems.
  • Understand both qualitative and quantitative aspects of safety, risk, and reliability engineering.
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a variety of contexts.
  • Apply numerical and analytical skills and engineering knowledge to analyze safety-related problems.
  • Understand the responsibilities of a safety engineer and professional conduct.

Description:

The program covers a range of topics, including sustainability for construction professionals, data analysis and simulation, human factors methods, risk assessment and safety management, systems reliability, fire, explosions and process safety, and learning from disasters. Students also have the option to complete a Masters dissertation.


Outline:


Program Content:

The program comprises eight courses:

  • Sustainability for Construction Professionals
  • Data Analysis and Simulation
  • Human Factors Methods
  • Risk Assessment and Safety Management
  • Systems Reliability
  • Fire, Explosions and Process Safety
  • Learning from Disasters
  • Safety, Risk and Reliability
  • Research Dissertation (Civil Engineering)

Course Schedule:

  • Students can opt to sit examinations in any of the three semesters.
  • Some modules also include coursework to deepen understanding of complex problems or software applications.

Assessment:


Methods:

  • Coursework: Develops problem-solving skills and demonstrates mastery of techniques.
  • Examinations: Assesses individual capabilities against course aims.
  • Masters Dissertation: Allows students to demonstrate research skills and critical thinking.

Criteria:

  • Coursework is assessed by staff and provides feedback for self and peers.
  • Examinations are the primary method for summative assessment, testing individual knowledge against course aims.
  • Dissertation is assessed for research skills and critical thinking ability.

Teaching:


Methods:

  • The program relies primarily on distance learning with self-contained courses or structured study from textbooks.
  • Some courses include coursework for deeper understanding and software applications.

Faculty:

The program is led by Dr. Sandhya Patidar.


Careers: Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in various fields, including:

  • Safety engineer
  • Risk assessment specialist
  • Safety management professional
  • Process safety engineer
  • Fire safety engineer
  • Reliability engineer

Other:

  • The program has industry links and is supported by a Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Committee, ensuring relevance to industry needs.
  • The MSc/PG Diploma in Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering can be studied online, making it ideal for those with other commitments.
  • It can also be studied on-campus full-time or part-time.
  • Students can join the Linked In group "Safety Courses at Heriot-Watt" for networking and career opportunities.

Tuition fees Status Per course [footnote 1] Dissertation/Project [footnote 1] UK / EU / Overseas £1,480 £1,910

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:


MSc Programme:

  • Applicants typically require a good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 honours or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline.
  • Alternatively, demonstrate equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution.

Heriot-Watt Online Students:

  • Must first take exams in two courses of the programme, Human Factors Methods and Learning from Disasters.
  • Based on the results for these entry courses, students will continue on the programme at MSc or at PG Diploma level.

Mathematical Requirements:

  • Applicants will need good mathematical ability to succeed on their Programmes.
  • Students should have experience in university level mathematics of the sort commonly encountered on engineering degrees (e.g.
  • a pass, or passes, in previous university level maths-based courses/modules).
  • Be confident in further development of skills in statistical methods, simulation and modelling, and linear optimisation techniques.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

  • Heriot-Watt is committed to providing study opportunities through RPL.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Applicants need a good English Language ability to succeed in their programme.
  • Those for whom English is not their first language should have:
  • Achieved a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
  • AND/OR
  • Have successfully completed courses (of 1 year or more in duration) delivered in English.
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