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Heriot-Watt University: Safety and Risk Management
| Institution | Heriot-Watt University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Civil and Structural Engineering View department profile |
| Web | https://www.hw.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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.
Online learning
Delivered only by Online Learning this course is ideal for those in employment or with other commitments, providing flexible study options that fit around you and your life. Students will have a maximum of two years from registering for each taught course until they have to complete the online assessment.
Students receive comprehensive materials for each course through an online Virtual Learning Environment.
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. |
Heriot-Watt University
Ranked in the world’s top 250 universities, we have been pushing new frontiers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business and design since 1821. Home to prominent researchers and academics from across the globe, we are driven by innovation, educational excellence and ground-breaking research.
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) is one of the United Kingdom’s leading institutions for multidisciplinary research and teaching in areas critical to economic development and societal equity.
We offer programmes of education and research at campuses in Edinburgh and Orkney in the …
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