Crowded Places and Public Safety Management MSc/PGCert

Program Overview

Crowded Places and Public Safety Management MSc/PGCert

Course Overview

Equip yourself with the skills to manage risk, safety and security in crowded places and public events. Learn how to tackle complex challenges in crowded place management.

What You'll Study

MSc modules cover the complete cycle of crowd safety risk management, from planning and assessing risks in crowded places to creating management and business continuity plans. You will also learn to develop communication plans for public safety, and approaches to leadership, information sharing, and collaborating with emergency responders during crises.

PGCert modules focus on evolving methods in crowd science and technology, risk management, leadership in complex situations, and emergency management.

Modules

• Supporting Transition to Postgraduate Study – 0 credits (MSc and PGCert)
• Emergency Planning for Public Safety and Security – 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
• Managing Crowded Places – 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
• Public Safety and Security – 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
• Risk, Incidents and Leadership – 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
• Training and Exercise Design and Delivery – 15 credits (MSc only)
• Foresight, Insight and Strategy – 15 credits (MSc only)
• Research Perspectives and Practices – 15 credits (MSc only)
• Business Continuity and Crisis Management – 15 credits (MSc only)
• Professional Working Paper – 50 credits (MSc only)
• Leading Diverse Workforces – 10 credits (MSc only)

How You'll Learn

All modules are designed to offer the depth and rigor necessary for professional growth, reflection, and networking within this sector.

Delivery is supported by our online social learning platform, allowing you to revisit classroom content and find additional materials. You also have access to our library's electronic resources 24/7, including thousands of books, ejournals and newspapers.

Teaching and learning methods may include:

• seminars and discussion
• practical sessions and workshops
• simulation exercises
• study visits

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK: An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent), or relevant work experience and/or a relevant professional development qualification.
• International: An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent), or relevant work experience and/or a relevant professional development qualification.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £11,200 (MSc), £3,733 (PGCert)
• EU: £11,200 MSc per year with EU Support Bursary, £18,600 (MSc) without EU Support Bursary
• International: £18,600 (MSc), £6,200 (PGCert)

Facilities

• The Simulation Centre is our interactive training centre. It includes a ‘virtual’ construction site with fully equipped site cabins and an observation deck.
• Lanchester Library: The library is usually open 24/7, in term-time. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian.
• The Hub: The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices.

Careers and Opportunities

Successful graduates could work in a range of organisations with crowded places duties, including venue and stadia management, the uniformed services, private security management, and the live events, transport and retail sectors.

Opportunities exist globally within:

• crowd management and public safety
• emergency services
• security and safety sector
• multi-lateral organisations
• national and local government
• risk and resilience consultancies
• research and further study.