Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course Overview
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NF68 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
17 Jan 2022
This course, accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), will equip you with the expertise and confidence to manage an organisation's health and safety activities. Suitable for current or aspiring health and safety professionals, you will be taught by leading industry experts. You will expand your knowledge of safety, health and environmental management and control in an area you currently have responsibility for, or in an area that will suit your career ambitions. With our creative approach to teaching, you will learn and develop innovative methods for dealing with legislative challenges when managing health and safety issues.
Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: 20% of our research in the Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care unit is world leading or internationally excellent.
We offer practical hands-on experience alongside your studies in the area of health and safety management.
Our staff expertise includes safety practitioners with extensive and high levels of current industry knowledge and experience. Accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), our course conforms to the IOSH professional syllabus. On successful completion, you can apply for Graduate Membership of IOSH, and after fulfilling the Initial Professional Development you can apply for Chartered Membership.
Why study Safety Health and Environmental Management at Leeds Beckett University...
- Professionally accredited course
- Fantastic placement opportunities
- Specialist facilities
- Part-time study available
- Real-life projects
- January start available
BSc Safety Health and Environmental Management student view Student John Pencott studying at Leeds Beckett University
Everything you need to know
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Entry requirements
104
points required
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Entry requirements
104
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 104 points required.
(Minimum 32 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs:
GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or above or evidence of scientific study at a higher level. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma:
Pass overall with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2.Level 5 or 6 entry
Direct entry to Level 5 or Level 6 may be possible depending on your current qualifications and experience. Prospective applicants are advised to arrange to discuss this with us at an early stage. Please see our guide below for the requirements at each available entry level:- Level 5 - NEBOSH Certificate aligned to experience in the workplace or NVQ Level 4.
- Level 6 - NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety aligned to extensive Health and Safety experience in the workplace, plus satisfactory completion of a research methods module or suitable equivalent at Level 5.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
International baccalaureate
24 Points
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Mature Applicants:
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable..
All applicants are required to meet our standard English language and Maths requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, for example we accept some Functional Skills Tests.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
International baccalaureate
24 Points
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
We were awarded silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
Teaching & Learning
You will learn the expertise to become a Health and Safety Practitioner, with the ability to draw from a broad base of relevant topics and technical skills, along with the business knowledge to apply theories to develop practical solutions. The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.
Overall workload
256
Hours teaching and learning
944
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year one assessment is predominantly by coursework with some examinations and practical assessments.In Year One you will take part in an induction programme to orientate yourself as a university student, and develop the key skills relevant to your subsequent career. You will study the concept of reflective practice, and raise your awareness of the role and work of a Safety Practitioner. Safety and Environmental Management are introduced through the Environmental Science and Law and Safety Management modules.
What you'll learn
Gain an introduction to environmental science and global environmental issues, with particular reference to the science underpinning the control of air, noise and water pollution.
Begin to understand of food hazards - microbiological, physical and chemical, the effects and controls in the food industry from raw materials to point of consumption. You will study the spread of disease and the causes of food poisoning, and look at the various ways of preventing contamination and spoilage and the principles and methods of preservation.
Explore the history of housing, the relevance of politics within housing, housing terminology and housing construction techniques. You will look at the history which leads to the formation of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), and cover the role that Environmental Health Practitioners engage within Housing across England. You will also build on your knowledge of construction principles, basic surveying, hazard identification and various ways of preventing ill health across housing.
Investigate and explore the development of Health and Safety within the Societal and Regulatory Framework.
Explore the skills required by an Environmental Health or Health and Safety Practitioner and the techniques and resources that will allow you to take control of your own learning.
Gain an understanding of the sociological and psychological concepts underpinning health, illness (including occupational illness) wellbeing and safety behaviours.
Overall workload
268
Hours teaching and learning
932
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year two is assessed by a broadly even mix of coursework and practical assessments with some examinations.You will focus on the requirements that are placed upon organisations to ensure legal compliance and effective management of Health and Safety Risks, and study the range, scope and complexity of different management functions and required elements of control. You will develop as a Safety Practitioner through an emphasis on personal self-development and life-long learning, and enhance your knowledge of occupational health issues.
What you'll learn
Develop your knowledge of how Health and Safety legislation is applied in the workplace, and of the work based practice that supports the application of the legislative requirements.
Enhance your self-development by using methods to advance your professional knowledge and skills. You'll be introduced to the importance of ethical practice, using the IOSH code of conduct as a guide.
Gain an appreciation of research methods and strategies in order for you to prepare a viable research proposal.
You will develop an understanding of the environmental and public health impacts of human activity - especially those by businesses - and the appropriate legal, technical and organisational controls.
Examine how organisations are designed and develop by investigating the role and function of the different departments, and how they use the different range of communication methods to assist in the safety management process. In particular you will investigate and compare effective strategies to enable effective safety management to take place in a diverse range of settings.
Gain an understanding of the harmful effects that poor work conditions can have on the human body and the diseases this may cause, and how different body systems operate to try and prevent ill health. You will develop knowledge of what Occupational Health practitioners can do, and the very strict duty of care imposed upon them.
Overall workload
219
Hours teaching and learning
861
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year three assessment is predominantly by coursework with some practical assessments.Begin the process of preparing the research proposal in order to complete a research project. You will also outline arrangements for a client-based study, such as rewriting an employer's safety policy. You will also develop your expertise in risk management, ergonomics and look at hazardous industries such as the nuclear sector.
What you'll learn
Examine the science of workplaces by investigating the importance of fitting the workplace to the employee, and examine the worker workplace interaction.
Develop your knowledge and increase your understanding of controlling risk in regards to specific hazardous agents, including the control and mitigation of adverse environmental effects.
Develop your knowledge and understanding of controlling risk in industries where normal activities involve work of high hazard levels.
Develop knowledge of the common types of hazards, the risk assessment process and skills in the completion of different types of risk assessment for the identified hazards.
Work independently to produce a project report on a subject relevant to the practice of health and safety management.
Develop an appropriate workplace assignment with an external client, or if you are already employed, within your workplace. This module includes 120 hours placement activity.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Acoustics Laboratory. Our fully equipped, state-of-the-art acoustics laboratory has anechoic and reverberation chambers as well as modern noise analysis equipment.
- Clinical Skills Suite with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
Essential Costs
- Course educational visits. Costs will vary but trips will be based in the Leeds area
- Placement experiences related to the Client Based Study module in year 3. Costs will vary depending on location and you will need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. Compulsory for some students.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Acoustics Laboratory. Our fully equipped, state-of-the-art acoustics laboratory has anechoic and reverberation chambers as well as modern noise analysis equipment.
- Clinical Skills Suite with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
Essential Costs
- Course educational visits. Costs will vary but trips will be based in the Leeds area
- Placement experiences related to the Client Based Study module in year 3. Costs will vary depending on location and you will need to pay for any additional travel or dual accommodation costs. Compulsory for some students.
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
Our courses have an excellent global reputation and are accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. Delivered by Health and Safety Practitioners/Specialists from a wide range of occupational sectors, we provide excellent facilities, enjoy high levels of student progression and employment, and maintain close links with various employment providers.
Dr Duncan Sharp
Dean of School
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