MSc Safety & Risk Management at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A part-time online learning programme that develops occupational safety and health practitioners. The Postgraduate Certificate is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Certified Membership, with progression to the Diploma, MSc and Chartered Membership. It is delivered entirely online with tutor support.

Faculty: Humanities & Social Sciences | Duration: Part-time online learning, three stages of 9 months (PgCert, PgDip, MSc) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Certificate has three compulsory classes (Benchmarking Safety & Risk Management, Assessing Hazards, Risks & Dangers, Optimising Safety & Risk Management Activities); the Diploma adds Corporate Risk Management, Psychology of Workplace Activities, Ergonomic Factors in Work Activities and Methods of Professional Enquiry; the MSc is a research project of about 600 hours reported in about 12,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PgCert: relevant qualifications in occupational health and safety (for example NEBOSH Certificate at 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 CertIOSH (previously GradIOSH) or a qualification providing such membership, plus significant relevant work experience. MSc (dissertation only): Postgraduate Diploma in Safety & Risk Management from the University of Strathclyde. English language for non-native speakers: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5, or TOEFL 80 with no component below 18, or an equivalent qualification; confirmation that the undergraduate degree was taught in English may be considered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). MSc three-year version, Year 1; Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 5,650 a year (2026/27). MSc three-year version, Year 1 Source

Intake: September

Duration: Part-time online learning, three stages of 9 months (PgCert, PgDip, MSc)

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