BSc Safety and Environmental Management (with NEBOSH) (part-time)

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BSc Safety and Environmental Management (with NEBOSH) (part-time)

Launch or further your career with a part-time BSc programme which earns you two extra globally recognised qualifications.

Key information

Study mode

Part-time

Course length

4 years

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Course overview

This four year part-time BSc degree is ideal if you want to reinforce or further a career in safety and environmental management.

It incorporates both the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management.

You enrol on the full BSc programme but you can leave at the appropriate point if you just want one or both of the NEBOSH diplomas. Or you can continue and study for the full BSc qualification, on top of your NEBOSH diplomas.

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Six reasons to study NEBOSH Safety and Environmental Management at Hull

  1. 94% graduate employability rating#
  2. Programme accredited by NEBOSH†
  3. Pathway to membership of three industry bodies‡
  4. Work on projects with major industrial firms§
  5. Gain CV-boosting skills in developing professions
  6. Tailor this flexible programme to your needs
The University of Hull is a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner

What you'll study

First year modules

  • Compulsory

    Know – workplace health and safety principles (UK)

    This module follows the NEBOSH National Diploma Unit ND1 syllabus. Topics covered include principles of risk management including identifying hazards, risk assessment and developing a risk management strategy. Developing a health and safety policy strategy. Principles of health and safety law, guidance and best practice; and how the health and safety professional can contribute to health and safety legal actions. Promoting a positive health and safety culture.  Measuring health and safety performance. 

    Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK) - 1

    This module follows the NEBOSH National Diploma Unit ND3 syllabus. Topics covered include general workplace issues: principles of fire and explosion, workplace fire risk assessment, storage handling and processing of dangerous substances, work equipment, pressure systems, mechanical handling, electrical safety and safety in construction and demolition. 

Second year modules

  • Compulsory

    Do – controlling workplace safety issues (UK) - 2

    This module follows the NEBOSH National Diploma Unit ND2 syllabus. Topics covered include General aspects of occupational health and hygiene, principles of toxicology and epidemiology, evaluating risk from hazardous substances and biological agents, preventive and protective measures concerning hazardous substances and biological agents, noise and vibration, ionising and non-ionising radiation, mental ill-health and musculoskeletal issues.

    Application of health and safety management in the workplace

    A workplace-based assignment drawing upon knowledge and understanding of material in Units ND1, ND2 and ND3 and applying this in a real workplace situation. It comprises a critical analysis of how health and safety is managed in a workplace leading to a set of justified, proportionate recommendations to improve performance.

Third year modules

  • Compulsory

    Management of Environmental Risk

    This module follows the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma syllabus. Topics covered include principles of environmental risk management, control strategies for environmental risk and the range of environmental audit systems.

    Legal and Organisational Factors

    This module follows the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma syllabus. Topics covered include the environmental legislative framework, enforcement of environmental law, and civil liability.

    Control Measures for Environmental Risks

    This module follows the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma syllabus. Topics covered include solid and liquid wastes, gaseous and particulate releases to atmosphere, water pollution, noise, nuisance and classification and protection of the countryside.

    Environmental Management I

    This module follows the NEBOSH Environmental Diploma syllabus. Topics covered include environmental management systems, producer responsibility and renewable energy.

Final year modules

  • Compulsory

    Disaster and Emergency Management

    Develop an understanding of the potential impact of a disaster on an organisation, as well as the methods of managing disasters and emergencies. You'll study historical development; definitions and institutions; law, guidance and sources of information; major incident investigation and public inquiries; and management of disasters and emergencies.

    Environmental Management II

    This module focuses on means of managing environmental sustainability in organisations. Topics covered include sustainable development in relation to energy, construction, transport, materials, and water and waste management.

    Law, Professional Ethics and Health and Safety Management

    This module gives insights into law and professional ethics as they apply to health and safety managers. Topics include safety management systems; performance monitoring techniques; human resources issues; role and function of expert witnesses; and the need for and function of liability insurance.

    Workplaces, Workplace Equipment and Occupational Health and Hygiene

    Develop insight into advanced issues relating to work equipment safety and occupational health and hygiene. Topics include reliability centred maintenance, control in high risk industries, liaising with architects and designers, occupational health and hygiene control programmes and emerging issues in occupational health.

All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

How you'll study

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time’s divided among each of these varies each year and depends on the course and modules you study.

Overall workload

If you’re enrolled on a full-time programme of study, you’ll be expected to complete about 40 hours of academic work each week.

How you’ll learn

Indicative assessment proportions

50%
50%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

If you’re enrolled on a full-time programme of study, you’ll be expected to complete about 40 hours of academic work each week.

How you’ll learn

Indicative assessment proportions

37%
63%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

If you’re enrolled on a full-time programme of study, you’ll be expected to complete about 40 hours of academic work each week.

How you’ll learn

Indicative assessment proportions

25%
75%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Overall workload

If you’re enrolled on a full-time programme of study, you’ll be expected to complete about 40 hours of academic work each week.

How you’ll learn

Indicative assessment proportions

25%
76%
  • Examination

    Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

  • Coursework

    Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

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Flexible study

Leave early with one or both NEBOSH diplomas - or stay on and complete the full BSc Honours programme.

Entry requirements

Applicants for entry onto year 1 of the BSc would normally possess the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or other qualification in health and safety at level 3 or above. However other qualifications and/or experience can be considered. Please include a CV and copies of certificates when applying for a place.

Applications can be made for direct entry onto year 4 of the BSc for applicants holding the NEBOSH Health and Safety Diploma or equivalent, and the NEBOSH National Diploma in Environmental Management or equivalent.

This course is available to home (UK) applicants only.

This course is available to home (UK) applicants only.

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Fees and funding

Year 1 
£4,665

Year 2 
£2,235

Year 3
£3,660

Year 4
£4,870

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From bills, to meals, to pints – you’ll find that your money goes a lot further in Hull.

Your future prospects

  • Occupational health and safety officer
  • Environmental manager

This programme equips you with the skills and competence to promote and improve health, safety and environmental performance in the workplace.

The programme leads to a professional qualification and potential chartered graduate membership of the recognised professional body in the field, the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

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†NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) is globally-recognised for health, safety and environmental qualifications

‡Satisfies requirements for non-chartered membership of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (MCIWEM), specialist membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (SIIRSM), and graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

§Industry links have included projects with AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer, RB (formerly Reckitt-Benckiser), Schlumberger and Unilever