Safety, Health and Environment

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,520 / years

Next Intake September-2026

Safety, Health and Environment

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

In our increasingly busy world, health and safety professionals can be responsible for mitigating environmental forces alongside preventing accidents and work-related ill-health. Build the skills and knowledge to rise to this challenge with our MSc Safety, Health and Environment postgraduate degree.

Designed to both meet the continuing professional development needs of established industry personnel, and provide a vocational qualification for those seeking a career in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) practice, this course provides interdisciplinary postgraduate level knowledge and skill progression. The curriculum reflects the growing trend of organisations combining environmental protection and health and safety functions.

The course is accredited by both the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), as meeting the academic requirements for graduate membership. Graduates can also fast track to PIEMA (Practitioner Status) once they complete a work-based competence assessment.

International applicant? Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

Start your MSc Safety, Health and Environment study journey

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You will:

Broaden your knowledge, as you learn aspects of both environmental and occupational health
Develop a skill set relevant to modern Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) practice
Learn how to undertake health, safety and environmental audits against a background of sustainability

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

This is for you if...

You are a current safety, health and environmental practitioner, risk manager or enforcement officer wanting to cement or develop your knowledge for career progression

You are a graduate or professional looking to gain knowledge and skills to prepare for a move into a safety, health and environment-based career

You are actively concerned about environmental protection and health, and want to build knowledge to apply in your work environment or area of research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

APPLICANT PROFILE

The course is recommended for safety, health and environmental practitioners, risk managers and enforcement officers, who want to deepen their subject knowledge and enhance their career prospects. It is also suitable for applicants looking to develop skills in the field of safety, health and environment.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, however we do accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take our Pre-Sessional English course.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS

Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited by both the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), as meeting the academic requirements for Graduate Membership. If you successfully complete the course, you automatically qualify for GradIEMA professional status. You can also fast track to PIEMA (Practitioner Status) once they complete a work-based competence assessment.

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

Applicants require at least a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in any subject.

Applicants must also fulfil the IOSH entry requirements which require a basic knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health. Applicants without this knowledge are required to engage with online support materials provided as part of the course.

International student entry requirements

We accept qualifications from all around the world. Find your country to see a full list of entry requirements.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

For more information or enquires about this scheme, please contact: [email protected]

Learn more about the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme.

How much?

Type of study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2025/26	£10,350.00per year
Full-time international	2025/26	£17,000.00per year
Part-time	2025/26	Calculated on a pro rata basis

Additional costs

Field courses and trip costs are covered by the University. You will not be charged for field (day) trips, but you are expected to provide your own refreshments.

You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

International student scholarships

If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Learn more about our latest international scholarships.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

EMPLOYMENT

This course provides a relevant vocational qualification for applicants seeking health, safety and environment-related employment. It is also designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of personnel in government, industry and the voluntary sector.

The skills you will develop will prepare you to take a lead role in the strategic development and implementation of policy initiatives. Today, you will find course alumni working in positions as environmental regulators, SHE managers, safety consultancy and training, in fields as diverse as facilities management, construction and demolition, utilities, the civil service and engineering.

FURTHER STUDY

You might also choose to take your subject interest further with postgraduate research. Our Ecosystems and Environment Research Centre is home to PhD and Research Master’s opportunities exploring a range of topics, from energy and food security to ecosystem services and environmental assessment.

Explore our Doctoral School to learn more about research training, support and opportunities.

A taste of what you could become

a health and safety manager

an environmental manager

an environmental consultant

a safety, health and environment consultant

And more...

Career Links

We emphasise the development of professional skills and capabilities. You graduate employability is developed through project work with external clients and through opportunities to work on a specific business problem for the dissertation component.
A key course feature is applied learning and input from visiting practitioners from industry. We regularly invite honorary visiting professors and external expert to enrich your learning experience and bring leading-edge practice.
Our course team hold strong links with safety, health and environment professionals through Safety Groups UK, which organises seminars and provides you with networking opportunities with professionals from a similar background.