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Program Overview
MSc Safety and Risk Management
The MSc Safety and Risk Management is a flexible, industry-accredited program designed for working professionals. It equips students with advanced expertise to identify, assess, and manage safety risks while leading effective safety strategies that meet global standards.
Programme Overview
In a world where risk and safety are increasingly critical across industries, skilled professionals are in high demand. The online MSc Safety and Risk Management from Heriot-Watt University blends technical insight with strategic understanding, enabling students to drive safety performance and organizational resilience in complex environments.
Accredited
The program is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) and recognized by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Engineering Council.
Top 15
Heriot-Watt University is ranked Top 15 in the UK for Engineering, making it a global leader in engineering education and research.
Flexible
Students can complete their MSc fully online and in as little as two and a half years or pace their learning around their career and life.
Key Information
- Level: Postgraduate
- Delivery type: Self-paced
- Degree qualification: MSc
- Location: Online
- Duration: Flexible
- Start date: January, May, September
Programme Structure
The degree comprises eight taught courses, including:
- Entry courses:
- Human Factors Methods
- Learning from Disasters
- Core courses:
- Risk Assessment and Safety Management
- Fire, Explosions and Process Safety
- Project Management: Strategic Issues
- Optional courses:
- Statistical Data Analysis and Programming
- Systems Reliability
- Human Factors in the Design and Evaluation of Control Rooms
- Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation
- People & Organisation Management in the Built Environment
- Project Management Theory and Practice
- Sustainability for Construction Professionals
- Value and Risk Management
- Dissertation:
- Research Dissertation (Civil Engineering)
Fees and Funding
- Tuition fees:
- Per course: ｣1,570
- Dissertation: ｣2,030
- Full program: ｣14,590
- Funding opportunities:
- Pay Per Course
- 20% Alumni Discount
- Employer Sponsorship
Entry Requirements
- Standard entry requirements:
- Good undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2 honors or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant science discipline
- Equivalent academic ability based on industrial experience or membership of a professional institution
- Alternative entry:
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5
Employability
The program is designed to enhance employability, with potential career paths including:
- Construction Safety Manager
- Process Safety Engineer
- Health and Safety Director
- Risk and Compliance Manager
- Environmental Health and Safety Engineer
- Safety Consultant
Why Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt University is a global leader in safety, risk, and engineering education, with a strong reputation for producing graduates who are employed or in postgraduate education within 15 months of graduation. The university's industry-led education, global recognition, and flexible learning options make it an ideal choice for students seeking a high-quality online MSc program.