PGDip Safety Critical Systems Engineering in York United Kingdom | University of York

This program equips you with the essential knowledge to emerge as a leader in safety-critical systems engineering, whether you're an experienced practitioner or entering this field.

As products and services increasingly control operations that could endanger human lives, safety specialists analyze complex interconnected factors to evaluate their reliability.

Through this course, you'll develop into a skilled safety-critical systems engineer or refine your current expertise, while considering the broader societal impact of your work. Three core components will enhance your capabilities: safety-critical system methodology, engineering proficiency, and professional ethics.

You'll acquire valuable skills to significantly benefit your organization, gaining both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in developing, operating, and verifying safety features of critical systems. We'll examine the foundational concepts behind these methods to enable informed safety decisions, while exposing you to cutting-edge research and industry best practices.

Leveraging the substantial research and industry expertise of our course developers, this program unites safety professionals from diverse sectors (including aerospace, defense, automotive, rail, and nuclear) to provide a rich, multidisciplinary learning experience.

This curriculum is alternatively offered as an MSc in Safety Critical Systems Engineering or a PGCert in Systems Safety Engineering.