Safety Health & Welfare at Work

The course provides professional training in the management of safety, health and welfare at work. It is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and was developed in co-operation with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Graduates of the course meet the academic requirements for certified membership of IOSH upon completion.

Applicants for entry to the Higher Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work will be at least 23 by 1 January of the year of application AND i) Hold a level 8 primary degree in any discipline and have a minimum of one-year relevant work experience in a related field such as health, engineering, HR, training, manufacturing and construction. ii) Or candidates must hold a level 7 qualification with at least a second-class honours grade 1 in a relevant discipline (health, engineering, manufacturing, construction, HR, training) and have a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience in a related field such as health, engineering, HR, training, manufacturing, and construction. iii) Or non-graduates with at least five years’ professional experience in a relevant senior management role in a related field such as health, engineering, HR, training, manufacturing and construction may also be considered for admission. English Language Requirements Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English Language must meet the university approved english language requirements. Please visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.