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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
JAN-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth
Part Time
JAN-25
2 years
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Overview
Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for an occupational health and safety management Master's degree alongside your current job?
On this MSc Occupational Health and Safety Learning at Work Master's course, you can specialise and enhance your current knowledge, and develop a more strategic view of organisational management and behaviour.
Whether you want to progress your career as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner or specialise in managing safety in fields such as construction, nuclear, or oil and gas, this MSc Occupational Health and Safety Management Learning at Work Masters course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to fulfil your ambitions.
Because the course is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.
You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer's objectives. You'll be able to schedule your studies around your existing commitments, and to take advantage of flexibility in the submission deadlines for your work-based projects. As there are no residential requirements, you can study wherever is most convenient for you.
You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to advance your career with your current employer and boost your long-term career prospects.
After the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
A degree or equivalent. Other qualifications such as HNDs and Foundation degrees, supported by several years of relevant post-qualification experience in responsible posts, may also be acceptable. Applicants are usually working at a professional level. Appropriate experience and proven aptitude in health and safety, a certificated professional/vocational qualification or an undergraduate degree or equivalent. If you do not hold a level 6 qualification you may be required to present evidence of your ability to study at level 6.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,400 per year
Students from Domestic
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£11,400 per year
Students from EU
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£11,400 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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