MSc Strategic Leadership in Occupational Safety and Health

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  • London
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MSc Strategic Leadership in Occupational Safety and Health
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The Strategic Leadership in Occupational Safety and Health MSc is a professional practice award tailored for established safety practitioners and managers aiming to advance to the next level of their careers. This programme integrates academic study with your current working environment, focusing on the IOSH Competency Framework. Students benefit from a blended learning approach, combining in-person lectures at the Hendon campus with online classes and technology-enabled support. The curriculum covers essential areas such as industrial hygiene, strategic risk management, and leadership, culminating in a workplace-based project. This course is suitable for part-time UK professionals, full-time UK applicants with employer support, and international students who can secure relevant placements. By fostering critical thinking and change leadership, the programme equips graduates with the skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive sustainable safety improvements. Whether you are looking to enhance your professional standing or transition into senior strategic roles, this course provides the academic rigour and practical application necessary for success in the global occupational safety and health sector.

Tuition Fee Details

Full-time UK students: £11,100. Part-time UK students: £74 per credit, £36 per dissertation credit. Tuition fees are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Applicants should check the institution website for the latest fee information.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

Minimum 2:2 or better bachelors award demonstrating an ability to study at Level 7.

Evidence of Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety or a portfolio, demonstrating an appropriate understanding of Risk Management Processes in their chosen industry with relevant experience.

English Language Requirements

IELTS

6.5 and above with a minimum of 6.0 in all components

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio

Portfolio demonstrating an appropriate understanding of Risk Management Processes in their chosen industry with relevant experience may be required.

Other Requirements

Other

Confirmation that the candidate is able to access a workplace during their studies.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Healthy Workplaces and Industrial Hygiene

30 Credits

H&S Practice; Operational Risks and Technology

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates are expected to obtain Certified IOSH Membership (or equivalent) and can apply for mid to senior-level roles in sectors such as energy generation, construction, manufacturing, and public services. Some may also pursue doctoral studies or research-based careers.

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/strategic-leadership-in-occupational-safety-and-health/ on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.