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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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
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.
Admission Requirements
6+
2.7+
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.
3 Years
Jan
May
Tuition fees
Domestic
14,590 GBP
International
14,590 GBP
Scholarships
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
MSc Safety and Risk Management (online)
Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
14,590 GBPTuition Fee/year
9Scholarships
Public PolicyMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Public Policy
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
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.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)
Value
100% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Mar 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Postgraduate European Union Scholarship
Value
$5000
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Norway Early Bird Scholarship
Value
$6000
Deadline
1 May 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
International Merit Scholarship
Value
$2000
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Value
$525
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
30 May 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship
Value
$5000
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Alumni Discount Scheme
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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