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

MSc Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering

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What will I learn?

In today’s high-risk industries, safety and reliability are essential to protecting people, assets, and the environment. The online MSc Safety, Risk and Reliability Engineering gives you the tools to analyse, predict, and manage risk using advanced engineering principles - preparing you to lead in safety-critical sectors such as energy, manufacturing, aerospace, and transport. Heriot-Watt University is internationally recognised for excellence in safety and reliability engineering, with teaching informed by more than 40 years of industry collaboration and research leadership. This online MSc develops the analytical, technical, and management skills to design safer systems, assess operational risks, and ensure reliability in complex environments. This MSc blends theoretical foundations with practical application, helping you apply analytical techniques to real-world safety and reliability challenges. You’ll learn to design robust safety systems, anticipate potential failures, and develop solutions that meet global standards and regulations. Graduates emerge ready to take on leadership roles in engineering, risk assessment, and reliability management - capable of shaping safer, more sustainable operations across diverse industries.

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

January 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
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

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should be able to: 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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