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MSc Health and Safety at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Learn to establish and maintain effective health and safety practices. You’ll keep up to date with the latest issues, risks and practices in the field on this accredited course. Understand health and safety as an integral part of any organisation

Faculty: School of Health  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Ergonomics, Health & Safety Practice, Hazardous Industries, Applied Research Methods, Professional Practice & Development, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Sensible Risk Management, Research & Practice Development.

Career pathways

Following completion of this course, you'll be eligible for certified membership of IOSH . You can then begin working on your portfolio and professional development plan in order to achieve chartered safety and health practitioner status.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. Your first degree must also have had a research training component. Applicants applying based on experience should provide evidence of evaluation and implementation of policy and guidance within health and safety to meet this requirement. All applicants should complete a supporting statement as part of their application. Your supporting statement should demonstrate your understanding and experience of health and safety. In no more than 500 words your supporting statement should cover the following two key areas that are deemed essential for entry to a professional Health and Safety course and for a future Health and Safety Practitioner: A commitment to health and safety with a planned career move to work within a health and safety role, or continuation/career progression within a health and safety role – you should demonstrate your reasons for applying for the course and your understanding of health and safety roles. IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,710 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10710. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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