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During this programme, you will:  

• Gain the skills to create, maintain and improve health and safety in the workplace. 

• Develop an understanding of the principles and application of behaviour-based safety in managing workplace health and safety. 

• Explore key legislative instruments of Irish occupational health and safety legislation and their application to several industrial sectors in Ireland. 

• Learn how to integrate a health and safety management system into an organisation’s existing suite of management systems. 

Key information: 

• Complete part-time over one year 

• Delivered online 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Approx. 12 weeks per semester 

• Can be used to complete 30 credits towards Master of Professional Practice (MPP) or MSc Engineering Practice 

• Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential  

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

Part-time considerations:  

• Designed for working professionals  

• Evening or recorded lectures  

• Additional prep and group work time  

• Timetable provided after registration 

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• Behaviour Based Safety (M) (CH5012) develops understanding of the principles and application of behaviour-based safety in managing workplace health and safety. 

• Health & Safety: Legislative Context (M) (CH5022) explore key legislative instruments of Irish occupational health and safety legislation and their application to several industrial sectors in Ireland. 

Spring Semester 

• Accident Investigation (M) (CH5011) reviews the principles of accident investigation and the approaches taken to investigating accidents in the workplace. 

• Health & Safety Management System Integration (M) (CH5021) explores how to integrate a health and safety management system into an organisation’s existing suite of management systems. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate subject. 

• You should have at least 3 years of relevant industrial work experience  

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. 

International students:   

For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents:    

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID. 
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport 
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU Fees â‚¬5,250 per annum 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa.   

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Springboard 

Springboard - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Springboard+ can qualify for 90% or 100% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to  

Find further information on funding and scholarships. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Health and safety roles in manufacturing, services or public sector
• Supervisory and compliance positions with responsibility for incident reporting
• Operational or facilities managers who want to improve workplace safety
• Progression to further study in health and safety, compliance or risk management 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions