Study MSc Safety and Risk Management at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Edinburgh Business School

MSc Safety and Risk Management

UK

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What will I learn?

Safety and risk management are critical in sectors like energy, construction, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, and government. Global challenges such as climate change, technological innovation, and new regulations make safety and risk expertise more important than ever. Ideal for professionals seeking leadership roles in health and safety, risk management, operations, or compliance, the online MSc Safety and Risk Management provides advanced expertise in risk assessment, public and individual risk perception, and decision-making in competitive markets. This programme focuses on practical safety methodologies, ergonomics and human factors, and safety risk management techniques preparing you for roles across various industries and sectors. You’ll gain the skills to conduct safety studies, manage risks to meet national and global standards. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to develop safety cases and design systems that minimise risks effectively.

Which department am I in?

Edinburgh Business School

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (2.5 Years)

Tuition fees
£5,984.00 (US$ 7,728) per year
Accommodation (Traditional en suite room) - £189.00 Per Week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Online

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Online/Distance with attendance (2.5 Years)

Tuition fees
£5,984.00 (US$ 7,728) per year
Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,323

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Online

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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