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Safety and Risk Management MSc/PgDip/PgCert

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What will I learn?

Why this course?

This part-time distance 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 Graduate Membership (GradIOSH). 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 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.

Study with us

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study from anywhere by distance learning

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accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Graduate Membership

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open to those without a first degree

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gain practical knowledge of direct use in the workplace via practioner-led support

CPD courses available including IOSH Managing Safely and Radiation Protection

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£4,500.00 (4,90,303) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Online/Distance (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£5,100.00 (5,55,677) per year
Year 1 - £5,100, Year 2 - £5,850, Year 3 - £4,500

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

PgCert: Relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate FHEQ level 3/SCQF level 6) and a University Degree (or equivalent preparation for postgraduate study), plus relevant work experience. PgDip: 2:2 Honours degree, plus GradIOSH membership (or a qualification that provides such membership), plus significant relevant work experience. MSc by direct entry (90 credits): IOSH accredited Postgraduate Diploma (obtained from a University, FHEQ level 7/SCQF level 11) in a safety-related discipline, plus significant relevant work experience. MSc (dissertation only): Postgraduate Diploma in Safety & Risk Management from University of Strathclyde. Where English is not the applicant’s native language IELTS of 6.5 with no component below 5.5, TOEFL of 80 with no component below 18 or an equivalent qualification is required.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Strathclyde

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