Entry requirements

A degree or equivalent. Other qualifications such as HNDs and Foundation degrees, supported by several years of relevant post-qualification experience in responsible posts, may also be acceptable. Applicants are usually working at a professional level. Appropriate experience and proven aptitude in health and safety, a certificated professional/vocational qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent. If you do not hold a level 6 qualification you may be required to present evidence of your 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.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Overview

Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for an occupational health and safety management Master's degree alongside your current job?

On this MSc Occupational Health and Safety Learning at Work Master's course, you can specialise and enhance your current knowledge, and develop a more strategic view of organisational management and behaviour.

Whether you want to progress your career as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner or specialise in managing safety in fields such as construction, nuclear, or oil and gas, this MSc Occupational Health and Safety Management Learning at Work Masters course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to fulfil your ambitions.

Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.

You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer's objectives. You'll be able to schedule your studies around your existing commitments, and to take advantage of flexibility in the submission deadlines for your work-based projects. As there are no residential requirements, you can study wherever is most convenient for you.

You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.

This course is a fixed 3-year course, which means the course will last for 3 years with no flexibility in extending or shortening the course. This course allows you to apply for a postgraduate loan if you are based in England. Should you wish greater flexibility and the opportunity to apply for Recognised Prior Learning, please take a look at our flexible MSc.

Accreditation

This course has been accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). On successful completion of the course students will meet the academic requirements for Certified membership. Certified membership is the gateway to Chartered status.

On this course, you'll:

Study topics that match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives
Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial and management aspects of a business
Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects enabling you to gain new learning in the context of your role, which ensures that the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business
Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course
Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn
Have full access to our student support services and community including study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students' Union
Tap in to our Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a Web connection
Choose a Workplace Mentor to support your learning – someone at work who can offer advice, guidance, and moral support
Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme
Use online tutorials and lectures to help you with study skills, including your analytical and writing skills

Fees and funding

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MA
part time
36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Learning at Work
Email: learningatwork@port.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)23 9284 6260

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