Occupational Safety, Health & Wellbeing Masters - MSc/PgD/PgC

Program Overview

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(OSH7017) WORKER SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING (20 CREDITS):

The aim of the module is to evaluate the positive and negative influences the workplace has on the safety and health of workers and evaluate the evidence for creating an all-inclusive approach to improving safety, health and wellbeing at work.

(FST7008) RISK PERCEPTION, ASSESSMENT & COMMUNICATION (20 CREDITS):

The aim of the module is to enable the student to evaluate the impact a wide range of factors including psychological and psychosocial influences have on the perception, assessment and communication of risk. The module will include hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation factors and their general impact on safety, health and wellbeing.

(SHS7000) APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN (20 CREDITS):

The aim of the module is to enable students to develop their research skills in order to apply principles of evidence-based practice, and design and carry out robust research projects.

(OSH7018) DEVELOPING INTERVENTIONS & INFLUENCING BEHAVIOUR (20 CREDITS):

The aim of this module is to enable students to compare and contrast approaches to influencing worker behaviour and construct a strategic response and multidisciplinary approach to improving safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace.

(OSH7012) MEASURING SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING PERFORMANCE (20 CREDITS):

The aim of the module is to enable the student to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of health, safety and wellbeing programmes through the appraisal of individual and organisational performance outcomes.

(OSH7015) WORKER ENGAGEMENT AND WELLBEING (20 CREDITS):

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop strategies for improving worker engagement and wellbeing and to critically evaluate their influence on organisational outcomes.

(OSH7016) RESEARCH PROJECT (60 CREDITS):

The aim of the module is to enable students to design, plan, undertake and present research in a relevant study area, demonstrating a systematic understanding and critical awareness of their discipline and area of professional practice.

Module Structure

Please note, the order the modules depends upon the route of study, i.e. part-time, full-time or distance learning, and the intake on to the programme, i.e. September or January.

The following tables provide an indication of the module structure for the full and part-time taught programme and distance learning programme.

Full-time

(including PgCert and PgDip)

Year 1

​Term 1 (Sept - Dec)	​Term 2 (Jan-Apr)
​OSH7017 Worker Safety, Health and Wellbeing (20)	​FST7008 Risk Perception, Assessment and Communication (20)
​SHS7000 Applied Research Methods	​OSH7015 Worker Engagement and Wellbeing
​OSH7018 Developing Interventions & Influencing behaviour	​OSH7012 Measuring Safety, Health and Wellbeing Performance

Year 2

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​OSH7016 Research Project – Period 1	​OSH7016 Research Project – Period 2

Part-time

(including PgCert and PgDip)

Year 1

​Term 1 (Sept - Dec)	​Term 2 (Jan-Apr)
​OSH7017 Worker Safety, Health and Wellbeing (20)	​FST7008 Risk Perception, Assessment and Communication (20)
​	​OSH7015 Worker Engagement and Wellbeing (20)

Year 2

​Term 1 (Sept - Dec)	​Term 2 (Jan-Apr)
​OSH7018 Developing Interventions & Influencing Behaviour (20)	​OSH7012 Measuring Safety, Health and Wellbeing Performance (20)
​SHS7000 Applied Research Methods (20	​

Year 3

​Term 1 (Sept - Dec)	​Term 2 (Jan-Apr)
​OSH7016 Research Project – Period 1	​OSH7016 Research Project – Period 2

The taught programme is designed to be studied across two terms*. The order and number of modules studied at one time depends upon the time of intake.  September students start with Term 1 modules and January students with Term 2 modules.  Breaks are at Easter, summer and Christmas.

Lectures are weekly, normally on a Tuesday or Thursday.

*Depending on the academic calendar lectures can extend in to term 3, ending in May.

Program Outline

Learning and teaching overview

The teaching and learning strategy for the programme places a strong emphasis on application of theoretical frameworks to real problems and situations. Teaching focus on case studies, exercises and scenarios reflecting contemporary occupational safety, health and wellbeing issues, often located within students own professional experience and, if applicable, working environment.

Academic support upon starting the programme or modules

Prior to starting lectures students complete a series of academic skills development sessions. Designed to help develop academic skills and improve confidence and ability to study at Masters Level, the sessions are an invaluable tool for both those returning to academia and those who have entered via the professional experience route. The sessions culminate in the completion of a practice essay where each student is provided with personal feedback by a personal tutor.

Personal Tutors

All students are provided with a personal tutor who will help support and guide them through their learning experience.

Moodle

Students are able to gain access to a range of learning and teaching resources specific to the modules and programme via Moodle, the University virtual learning environment.

Lectures and online learning sessions

Lectures and on-line learning sessions provide an opportunity to explore key theories and concepts, debate and reflect on professional practice and facilitate further study. The p ro gramme delivery includes opportunities for debate and discussion, either in face to face lectures or through live MS Teams sessions and webinars.

Study Hours

Typically for a 20 credit module students will be required to undertake the equivalent of 36 hours taught or directed online study supplemented by a recommended 164 hours of self-directed study.

Work Based Learning

Students are encouraged to undertake and complete work based projects as part of several module assessments. For those wishing to explore work placement opportunities we have a Placement Office who work with students to potentially obtain work experience whilst studying on the programme.

Staff

The academic team have a wealth of experience in occupational, environmental and public health disciplines. In addition to being Chartered members of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, several of the team have been nominated and received teaching awards. Find out more about the academic team

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