Master’s Degree Programme in Technology for Safety and Risk Management
Society is facing increasingly complex risks – from climate change and new energy systems to digitalisation and emerging technologies.
In this programme, you learn to understand and manage these risks by combining technological expertise with a safety mindset. You will develop a multidisciplinary perspective on safety, focusing on proactive solutions: preventing hazards, improving systems, and creating safer technologies by design. You will learn to navigate at the intersection of technology, people and safety – and become an expert who helps ensure that innovations work safely for everyone.
The programme is unique in its strong foundation in natural sciences combined with safety expertise, preparing you to bridge the gap between technology and its safe use in real-world environments.
Programme info
The Master’s Degree Programme in Technology for Safety and Risk Management combines strong scientific expertise with practical safety skills. The programme prepares you to work across disciplines – at the intersection of technology, people, and society.
What will you study?
- Physics, chemistry, and biology
- Mathematics, programming, and statistics
- Risk management
- Human factors and safety culture
- Safety leadership and crisis communication
Tuition fee €14,000
Students from non-EU/EEA countries are liable to pay a tuition fee but can apply for a scholarship after their first year of studies. Early Bird discount available.
Student profile
This programme is for curious and analytical students who want to make a real impact on safety in society.
You might be a good fit if you:
- Have a background in engineering, natural sciences or a related field
- Are interested in how technology shapes safety in everyday life
- Enjoy solving complex problems and working across disciplines
- Want to understand both technical systems and human behaviour
- Are motivated to address global challenges such as climate risks, new technologies or societal resilience
The ideal student is not only technically minded but also interested in the broader implications of technology, like how it affects people, organisations and society.
You are ready to take a proactive role: not just reacting to risks but designing safer systems from the start.
Career outcomes
As technology becomes more complex, the need for professionals who can anticipate and manage risks continues to grow.
Graduates of the programme become technology experts who combine strong scientific knowledge with the ability to analyse risks, develop safer technologies and improve safety practices in organisations and society.
In these roles, you may design safer technologies, analyse risks, improve safety processes and support decision-making in organisations and society.
You can work in a wide range of sectors, including:
- Industry and technology companies
- Energy, infrastructure, and transportation
- Healthcare and environmental sectors
- Government agencies and safety authorities
- Research and development organisations
Typical roles can include:
- Safety engineer
- Risk management specialist
- Safety manager or consultant
- Product development or technology specialist
- Researcher or expert in safety and risk
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Contact us
If you have questions concerning the admission process or the programme, please contact JYU Admission Services: admissions@jyu.fi
About tuition fees and the scholarship programme for students liable to pay tuition fees, please contact the International Office: degree-students@jyu.fi
