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Preston, PR1 2HE, UK.
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Duration:
Full-time: One year
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Level:
Postgraduate
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Mode:
Taught
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Delivery:
Campus, Full-time
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Campus:
Preston
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Start Date:
September 2019
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Award Type:
MSc
Why study this programme?
This postgraduate course will develop an awareness of the planning and regulations related to Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards projects. The nuclear industry will continue to provide a significant proportion of the UK's energy needs over the next ten years and this percentage will increase as new nuclear power stations come on stream at the end of this decade and beyond. As a result, the MSc Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards course has been developed directly in line with recent Government plans for higher education institutions to work closely with niche industries; developing customised programmes and building relationships with employers. The course is uniquely designed and is delivered from a UCLan campus, offering employees already working within the sector and assisting employer led provisions, a flexible programme to fit in around their work patterns. Access to those people from the general engineering sector is also being encouraged.
PLEASE NOTE: Next course intake is in 2019. Nuclear Security PGCert is available for 2018 entry.
Entry Requirements
For UK/EU students: An honours degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant scientific, engineering or technology subject related to a role in the nuclear industry is required. Students with other related qualifications not at degree level but having relevant industry experience are welcome to apply.
Overseas equivalent qualifications together with an English Language qualification at IELTS 6.5 or above (or equivalent) if English is not your first language, are required.
Programme at a Glance
- Nuclear Energy and the Nuclear Fuel Cycle (SC4101) 20 credits
- Nuclear Law, and Nuclear Safety Regulation (SC4102) 20 credits
- The Delivery of Nuclear Safety (SC4103) 20 credits
- Nuclear Law, and Nuclear Security and Safeguards Regulation (SC4104) 20 credits
Postgraduate Visits
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Further Information
The course will be taught at the UCLan Preston City Campus. It will include a visit to a nuclear reactor or a nuclear fuel manufacturing plant, subject to obtaining security clearance from the nuclear regulator.
How to Apply
You can apply for many of the postgraduate UCLan courses using our Online Application System.
For other postgraduate courses you can apply directly to UCLan by downloading a Postgraduate Application Form (.pdf 190KB) please also see our Postgraduate Application Guidance Notes (.pdf 158KB).
Handbook
For detailed information about studying this course at UCLan, please see the course handbook for your year of entry:
For information on possible changes to course information, see our Important Information.
Applications
Apply now or see further information about postgraduate study and research. International students should visit our international pages.
Fees 2019/20
Full-time: £6,700 per year (UK/EU)
Tuition Fees are per year unless otherwise stated.
Further information:
- Tuition Fees | International Fees
- Course Specific Optional Costs 2018
- Student Finance: Overview | Contact
- Information for international students
For 2018/19 fees please refer to our fees page.
UK Government Postgraduate Loans Scheme
Details of the UK Government postgraduate loan scheme for students commencing a Masters Postgraduate programme for the 2017/18 academic year.
Related Programmes
Industry Links
UCLan has developed strong relationships with the nuclear industry and supply chain, including Sellafield Ltd, National Nuclear Laboratory, BAE Systems at Barrow, Westinghouse, Atkins, AMEC and Studsvik.
Learning Environment and Assessment
A variety of assessments including field visit reports, group project presentations, master’s project report and presentation. The programme offers modular delivery allowing the student to complete a full module in one week. The course will include lectures, seminars and may include a visit to a nuclear site. Six modules will be delivered by blended methodology. The final year thesis will be equivalent to three modules. Upon completion the student will receive 180 credits.