Occupational Health and Safety Management (Distance Learning) (Learning at Work)

Program Overview

Occupational Health and Safety Management (Distance Learning) (Learning at Work) PgCert

Overview

This one-year postgraduate level course is designed for individuals who want a recognised qualification to enhance their confidence in making sound judgements on Occupational Health and Safety matters in the workplace.

Key Information

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Study Mode and Duration

• 1 year part-time by distance learning

Start Date

• September 2025
• January 2026

Course Information

Entry Requirements

• Appropriate experience and proven aptitude in health and safety, a certificated professional/vocational qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Applicants may be required to present evidence of their ability to study at level 6.
• Applicants may be asked to attend an online interview.
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Course Costs and Funding

• Tuition fees may be subject to annual increase.
• UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £4,200 per year (part-time)
• EU students: £4,200 per year (part-time)
• International students: £4,200 per year (part-time)

Additional Course Costs

• Recommended reading: students may need to purchase several recommended books or textbooks for each module.

How You'll Study

• This course is a distance learning programme, and students will need to have access to the web as the main source of learning material.
• Assessment is solely based on the submission of written assignments.
• Campus attendance is not required, although students will be invited to a campus-based induction session at the start of the course and their graduation ceremony.

Modules

• Management Essentials for Health and Safety (30 credits)
• Risk Management in Practice (30 credits)

Teaching

• Tutorials and lectures
• Course materials
• Workshops
• Discussion forums
• Academic skills help
• Journals
• Podcasts
• PDP (Personal Development Planning)
• Quizzes and assessments

Assessment

• Written assignments

Learning Support

• Faculty Academic Skills Tutors (AST) are available for bookable 1-to-1 sessions, small group sessions and online sessions.
• Support is available for skills including:
  • University study
  • Getting into the right study mindset
  • Note-taking and note-making skills
  • Referencing
  • Presentation skills
  • Time management, planning, and goal setting
  • Critical thinking
  • Avoiding plagiarism

Admissions Terms and Conditions

• When accepting an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, students also agree to abide by the University's Student Contract.
• Recognition of work-based and distance learning courses: the University's Learning at Work degrees at levels 6 and 7 are approved by the University under its powers to award degrees. They comply with the Office for Students (OFS) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) standards in the United Kingdom.