Overview

Written and supported by a dedicated team of part-time tutors/practitioners engaged in health and safety practice, this course offers a unique opportunity to acquire knowledge and expertise in a highly practical context. This Safety and Risk Management programme at the University of Strathclyde has been formally accepted by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) as satisfying the academic requirements for Graduate Membership (GradIOSH).

Following successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate, there is an opportunity to progress to higher level study and Chartered Membership (CMIOSH). This course is available by distance learning only. If you have full-time work commitments, part-time distance 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.

Assessment is based on continuous assessment - there are no written examinations.

Learning & teaching

This course is delivered entirely by distance learning via the University's virtual learning environment, Myplace. Each stage of the programme is available with tutor support, providing you with an appropriate level of guidance, assessment and feedback.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Benchmarking Safety & Risk Management

Assessing Hazards, Risks & Dangers

Optimising Safety & Risk Management Activities

Corporate Risk Management

Psychology of Workplace Activities

Ergonomic Factors in Work Activities

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Postgraduate Certificate - 60

Postgraduate Diploma - 120

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Health Sciences Risk Management View 219 other Masters in Management Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

PgCert: Foundation-level certificate in occupational health and safety and a university degree (or equivalent preparation for postgraduate study). Relevant work experience will also be taken into account.

PgDip: Successful completion of the University of Strathclyde Certificate in Safety and Risk Management. Applicants who have gained other qualifications and experience equivalent to GradIOSH may be accepted on to the Diploma, subject to certain conditions.

MSc: Direct entry to the MSc is available to students who hold a Postgraduate Diploma in a Safety-related discipline.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5355 GBP / year

≈ 5355 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4725 GBP / year

≈ 4725 GBP / year

Additional Details

Three-year version - Year 2:

Scotland/Rest of UK: £4,725
International: £6,143

Three-year version - Year 3:

Scotland/Rest of UK: £3,728
International: £4,725

Funding

There are several scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Please see website for further details.

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