Program Overview
The Safety Critical Systems Engineering at University of York is a MSc programme in Engineering over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Safety Critical Systems Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: York, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Safety Critical Systems Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nine assessed modules, six of which are mandatory. The remaining three are chosen from the available optional modules.
- A six person-month individual project carried out either at York or on site in industry.
- Hazard and Risk Management (M)
- Software Testing for Safety Critical Systems(O)
- Safety Critical Project Management (M)
- Electronic System Design(O)
- Computers and Software (O)
- Systems Engineering 2 (O)
- Electrical Systems and EMC (O)
- Foundations of System Safety Engineering (M)
- Systems Engineering 1 (O)
- Software Requirements and Architectures(O)
- Hazard and Risk Assessment (M)
- Sensors and Effectors (O)
- System Safety Assessment (M)
- Software Implementation (O)
- Human Factors for Safety Critical Systems (O)
- Through Life Safety (M)
- Msc SCSE Project (M)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
Typically applicants for MSc Safety Critical Systems Engineering will have achieved at least a second class degree in a numerate discipline. Industrial experience is also useful. This part-time course is specifically directed at those with several years of industrial experience. An appropriate degree is desirable, but many applicants will have reached degree-level knowledge through their work experience.
English Language Requirements
The University\'s absolute minimum English language requirements are:
- IELTS: 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL: paper-based 550/ computer-based (CBT): 213/ internet-based (iBT): 79
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: A, B, C
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: A
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 17,960 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of York directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of York
University of York
Heslington, United Kingdom
University of York is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months