Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship), MSc, part-time at University of Portsmouth

Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship), MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Part-time	2 years	September	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship), MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

If you're looking to further your learning and get a postgraduate degree while continuing to work in your current job, this MSc Risk and Safety Leadership degree apprenticeship is a great option.

Risk management expertise is in greater demand than ever, and not just for managers in the risk and safety management sector – today, risk management is a mainstream discipline that's highly sought across the public, private, academic and governmental sectors.

This 2-year degree apprenticeship, which we've developed in partnership with employers and professional organisations, won't cost you anything – the Government or your employer pay your tuition fees.

You'll enhance your risk management skills through analysing complex problems, exploring the uncertainties involved, evaluating possible solutions and planning risk management implementation. You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company.

When you finish this course you'll have a postgraduate qualification in Risk and Safety Leadership, with 2 more years of on-the-job experience.

What you'll experience

On this course, you'll:

Gain a broad understanding of risk management, including current tools and techniques
Get an understanding of safety management
Learn from staff with industry experience and guest speakers
Develop the ability to contribute to managing risk and business effectiveness
Use our business simulation suite, giving you the opportunity to manage crisis scenarios in real time in a safe environment
Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union
Build a network of professional peers during your time at university, sharing your ideas and knowledge
Get practical work experience in your job, giving you an advantage over students who do a traditional degree
Get a personal tutor from the University and a workplace mentor

Career development

What jobs can you do with a Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship) degree?

You'll be able to progress your career further using the knowledge and skill that you gain on this course, including going on to work in many risk and management related roles, such as:

independent risk consultants
risk officers
healthcare risk managers
crisis team managers for petrochemical companies
risk managers within the military
auditors
chief finance officers
senior managers
senior project managers
security managers
risk and safety management consultants

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria for their apprentices, liaising with the Faculty of Business and Law. Most applicants will be expected to hold an honours degree, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you may be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

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Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship), MSc, University of Portsmouth

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