MSc Safety & Risk Management Degree

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde MSc Safety & Risk Management degree equips students with practical expertise in all occupational health and safety settings. It offers a blend of theory and hands-on experience through online learning and direct industry support, leading to certification from IOSH. The flexible study options allow for a customized learning journey tailored to individual qualifications and work experience.

Program Outline

MSc Safety & Risk Management Degree | University of Strathclyde

Degree Overview:

This part-time online learning program develops highly effective occupational safety and health practitioners who can operate across the full spectrum of working environments. The program is written and supported by a dedicated team of part-time tutors/practitioners engaged in health and safety practice, offering a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and expertise in a highly practical context. The Postgraduate Certificate in Safety & Risk Management has been formally accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as satisfying the academic requirements for Certified Membership (CertIOSH). Flexible entry and exit points allow students to start and finish at appropriate points along the progression route, according to their current qualifications, relevant work experience, and requirements. Studying by part-time online learning enables students to participate in their own time from any location and achieve a valuable qualification of benefit to both them and their organization.

Outline:

The program is structured into three stages: Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, and MSc.

Postgraduate Certificate:

• Students complete three compulsory classes, each based on around 200 hours of study over approximately 12 weeks.
• The classes are:
• Benchmarking Safety & Risk Management
• Assessing Hazards, Risks & Dangers
• Optimising Safety & Risk Management Activities

Postgraduate Diploma:

• Students 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.
• The classes are:
• Corporate Risk Management
• Psychology of Workplace Activities
• Ergonomic Factors in Work Activities
• Methods of Professional Enquiry

MSc:

• Following successful completion of the Certificate and Diploma stages, students undertake a research project which is based on around 600 hours of study time over a maximum of 40 weeks.
• The project begins in October and students make their final submission in June of the following year.
• Students are 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.

Masters (by direct entry):

• Students with appropriate prior experience and qualifications may be admitted by direct entry to the MSc.

Teaching:

• The 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 students with an appropriate level of guidance, assessment, and feedback.

Careers:

• The program develops highly effective occupational safety and health practitioners who can operate across the full spectrum of working environments.
• The program provides students with practical knowledge of direct use in the workplace via practitioner-led support.
• The program is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Certified Membership.

Other:

• The program is open to those without a first degree.
• CPD courses are available including IOSH Managing Safely and Radiation Protection.
• Students 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.

Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland:

Year 1 - £4,500 Year 2 - £4,500 Year 3 - £3,550

International:

Year 1 - £5,100 Year 2 - £5,850 Year 3 - £4,500

PgDip (three-year version)

Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland:

Year 1 - £4,500 Year 2 - £3,550

International:

Year 1 - £5,100 Year 2 - £4,500

MSc by direct entry

Scotland, England, Wales & Northern Ireland:

15 months - £5,850 12 months - £3,500

International:

15 months - £7,100 12 months - £4,500 Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision. Annual revision of fees Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.