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Safety and Risk Management MSc/ PgDip/ PgCert

University of Strathclyde

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Professional Masters

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    16 Months

Course summary

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 practioner-led support

CPD courses available including IOSH Managing Safely and Radiation Protection

Study mode and duration: Part-time online learning –

PgCert:/ MSc Year 1: 9 months

PgDip/ MSc Year 2: 9 months

MSc/MSc Year 3: 9 months

MSc by direct entry: 16 months

Why this course?

This part-time online learning programme develops highly effective occupational safety and health practitioners who can operate across the full spectrum 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.

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). Following successful completion of the Certificate, there is an opportunity to progress to higher-level study and Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).

Flexible entry and exit points allow you to start and finish at appropriate points along the progression route, according to your current qualifications, relevant work experience and requirements. Studying by part-time online learning study enables you to participate in your own time from any location and achieve a valuable qualification of benefit to both you and your organisation.

What you'll study

At the Certificate and Diploma, 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

Youll 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. Youre 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 1,014month

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 122 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    212 96%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    19th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    36th

    24

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