About the course

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.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: GB£11,520

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Online
May, 2024	Online
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Online
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Online
May, 2025	Online
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Online
Semester 2 (January), 2026	Online
May, 2026	Online

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Heriot-Watt University

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.

　　IELTS - Students require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element or an acceptable equivalent

　　IELTS Indicator - 6.5

　　TOEFL IBT - 90

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 85.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

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　　THE World ranking44th / 130

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