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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

System Safety Engineering

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£14,700Per Year (Intl)
£11,960Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgCert System Safety Engineering at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This modular course is designed to prepare students for work in the demanding field of systems safety engineering (SSE) by exposing them to the latest science and technology within this field. The discipline of SSE has developed over the last half of the twentieth century. It can be viewed as a process of systematically analysing systems to evaluate risks, with the aim of influencing design in order to reduce risks, i.e. International tuition fees are £14,700 per year, home/UK fees are £11,960 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Systems Safety Principles and Methodology
Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
Safety-Critical Systems Design
Functional Safety and Standards Compliance
Human Factors in Safety Engineering
Safety Management and Assurance
Advanced Safety Analysis Techniques
Systems Safety Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,700

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£14,700

Home Student Fee

£11,960

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers System Safety Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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