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MSc Safety and Risk Management

Heriot-Watt University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2.5 Years

Course summary

Overview

Public awareness of hazards and risks has enhanced the importance of safety assessment and management in today's increasingly litigious society. Risk and safety issues need to be evaluated in a structured and calculated manner but in the light of an overall organisational strategy.

This course aims to provide students with advanced knowledge of risk assessment techniques, the public and individual perception of risk, and how decisions are made in competitive business markets. The course 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.

Graduate profiles

Visit our Graduate Profiles page to learn what some of our graduates said about their experiences studying Safety and Risk Management at Heriot-Watt University.

Degree duration

Online Learning course - 2½ - 8 years. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 2-3 years.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,165per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 122 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    174 79%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    53rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    81st

    36

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