About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers MSc Safety and Risk Management (Online) as a 2.5-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Risk Management. Based in Online, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £5,836 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 85. Intakes run across 4 windows (Semester 2 (January), 2027 and Semester 1 (September), 2026…).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 2 (January), 2027
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
- ▸May, 2026
- ▸May, 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
