Occupational Health and Safety Management, MSc, part-time at University of Portsmouth

Occupational Health and Safety Management, MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Part-time	3 years	September, January	-	-

About Occupational Health and Safety Management, MSc - at University of Portsmouth

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. On successful completion of this course you will have meet the academic requirements for Graduate (GradIOSH) membership with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

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.

Our courses are designed for busy people. You can tailor the course to match your aspirations and your employer's objectives, and negotiate the pace of your studies around your existing commitments. Your work-based projects have flexibility in their submission deadlines, and with 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.

Course highlights

Study modules and 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 that form part of your daily workload, 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 and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you
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

Notes about fees for this course

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

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.

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