Program Overview

Program Overview

The MSc/PgDip/PgCert Safety & Risk Management program is designed to develop highly effective occupational safety and health practitioners who can operate across a wide range of working environments. This part-time online learning program offers a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and expertise in a highly practical context.

Key Facts

• Start date: September
• Accreditation: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
• Application deadline: July
• Study mode and duration: Part-time online learning –
  • PgCert: 9 months
  • PgDip: 9 months
  • MSc: 9 months (Year 1), 9 months (Year 2), 9 months (Year 3)

Study with Us

• Study from anywhere by online learning
• Accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Certified Membership
• Open to those without a first degree
• Gain practical knowledge of direct use in the workplace via practitioner-led support
• CPD courses available, including IOSH Managing Safely and Radiation Protection

Why This Course?

This program develops highly effective occupational safety and health practitioners who can operate across a wide range of working environments. Written and supported by a dedicated team of part-time tutors/practitioners engaged in health and safety practice, the course offers a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and expertise in a highly practical context.

What You'll Study

At the Certificate and Diploma levels, you can expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours each week on various activities associated with the course. This may vary depending on individuals' previous knowledge and experience, along with different learning styles.

Postgraduate Certificate

You’ll complete three compulsory classes, each based on around 200 hours of study over approximately 12 weeks.

Postgraduate Diploma

For the Diploma award, you are required to complete four compulsory classes, in addition to the credits gained through the Certificate stage. Each class is based on around 100 to 200 hours of study, over 8 to 12 weeks.

MSc

Following successful completion of the Certificate and Diploma stages, you'll undertake a research project which is based on around 600 hours of study time over a maximum of 40 weeks. It begins in October and you'll make your final submission in June of the following year. You’re required to plan, implement, and evaluate a major piece of research and development work. This involves an investigative and developmental project of professional relevance which is assessed on a report of 12,000 words.

Learning & Teaching

This course is delivered entirely by online learning via the University's virtual learning environment, Myplace. Each stage of the program is available with tutor support, providing you with an appropriate level of guidance, assessment, and feedback.

Assessment

Assessment is based on continuous assessment of written assignments; there are no exams.

Course Content

Compulsory Classes

• Benchmarking Safety & Risk Management
• Assessing Hazards, Risks & Dangers
• Optimising Safety & Risk Management Activities
• Corporate Risk Management
• Psychology of Workplace Activities
• Ergonomic Factors in Work Activities
• Methods of Professional Enquiry
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

• PgCert: Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate FHEQ level 3/SCQF level 6) and a University Degree (or equivalent preparation for postgraduate study), plus relevant work experience.
• PgDip: 2:2 Honours degree, plus CertIOSH (previously GradIOSH membership) or a qualification that provides such membership, plus significant relevant work experience.
• MSc (dissertation only): Postgraduate Diploma in Safety & Risk Management from the University of Strathclyde.
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS of 6.5 with no component below 5.5
  • TOEFL of 80 with no component below 18, or an equivalent qualification
  • Other recognized English Language qualifications can be accepted, including online tests such as the Oxford International Digital Institute English Language Level Test

Fees & Funding

• MSc (three-year version):
  • Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland:
    • Year 1: £4,725
    • Year 2: £4,725
    • Year 3: £3,728
  • International:
    • Year 1: £5,355
    • Year 2: £6,143
    • Year 3: £4,725
• PgDip (three-year version):
  • Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland:
    • Year 1: £4,725
    • Year 2: £3,728
  • International:
    • Year 1: £6,143
    • Year 2: £4,725
• Available scholarships: The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is offering a fee reduction of up to 25% to employees of NHS partner agencies. Find out more about the 25% tuition fee reduction for NHS employees. Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities.