Course Overview

These Masters-level programmes in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management have been created to address the critical need for up-skilling employees in advanced, specialist health, safety and environmental management topics.

They are the only courses created with and endorsed by NEBOSH at Masters-level. They offer those already working in the industry and holding a NEBOSH diploma or BSc the chance to enhance their skills and techniques. Studying these courses will help students identify and resolve real issues relating to them in their day-to-day roles. The final research-based dissertation enhances this experience.

The programmes are entirely employer-focused, using current employment to evidence achievement, and are studied part-time using e-learning modules to enable study anywhere in the UK or overseas. Three specific pathways can be chosen: Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management; Occupational Health and Safety Management or Environmental Management. Each path can be studied as a taught MSc or a more research-focused MRes, making it easier to tailor the course to individual needs and study styles.

General Eligibility

Either a science or management-based bachelor's degree (2:2) or international equivalent, or at least one of the following:

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Management

• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent

• A professional health and safety management qualification that satisfies the GradIOSH membership criteria of the Institution of Occupational Health and Safety.  Examples include the NCRQ Level 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety, the City and Guilds National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, and The British Safety Council Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health.  The complete list of qualifications accredited by IOSH to GradIOSH standards can be found on the IOSH website.

• Practitioner membership (PIEMA) of the Institution of Environmental Management and Assessment or higher.

Applicants should be practising health, safety and environmental professionals or be employed within an industrial or commercial environment and able to show that they can undertake health, safety and environmental-based assignments and a research project at their workplace.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.