Functional Safety Engineering

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Annotation

The safety of computer-based systems is becoming increasingly important. For this reason, the University of Kassel offers holders of a Bachelor's degree in mathematics, electrical engineering, mechatronics or computer science the three-semester Master's degree course in Functional Safety Engineering (FUSE). The study language of the master courses is English. The students will learn how to use and implement the various safety standards such as IEC/EN 61508, IEC/EN 61511, IEC 61131, and ISO 26262 in industry and science. The necessary methodological equipment for this is acquired from various study modules, e.g. Mathematical Models for Safety Systems, Theory of Safety-related Computer Architectures and Safety Standards and Norms of Electronic Systems. This offers excellent job prospects for graduates in industry and science. Part-time study is quite possible due to the course of study in this degree course. Upon request, you can register for part-time studies in accordance with Section 19 (2) Hesse Higher Education Act (HessHG). The specific provisions for part-time studies will then apply. Counselling by the subject-specific student advice service is recommended.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements (Link)

Admission requirements

Evidence of a Bachelor's degree or “Diplom-I” examination in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics or mathematics. The specialist profile of the degree needs to meet the requirements of the Functional Safety Engineering Master's degree and proof of a normal university course lasting at least 7 semesters; and a minimum cumulative grade of "good" or "upper second-class honours" or an equivalent to 2.5 according to the German grading system; and English on level B2 according to the Common European Framework for Languages (CEF).