Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship) MSc

**Overview**<br/>If youre 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.<br/><br/>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 thats highly sought across the public, private, academic and governmental sectors.<br/><br/>On this 3-year degree apprenticeship, which weve developed in partnership with employers and professional organisations, youll spend 18 days a year studying for your degree and the rest of your time at work. The Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything.<br/><br/>Youll enhance your risk management skills through analysing complex problems, exploring the uncertainties involved, evaluating possible solutions and planning risk management implementation. Youll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company.<br/><br/>When you finish this course youll have a postgraduate qualification in Risk and Safety Leadership, with 2 more years of on-the-job experience.<br/><br/>**What youll experience**<br/>On this course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>* Gain a broad understanding of risk management, including current tools and techniquesGet an understanding of safety management<br/><br/><br/>* Learn from staff with industry experience and guest speakers<br/><br/><br/>* Develop the ability to contribute to managing risk and business effectiveness<br/><br/><br/>* Use our business simulation suite, giving you the opportunity to manage crisis scenarios in real time in a safe environment<br/><br/><br/>* Have access to the Universitys student support services and community including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union<br/><br/><br/>* Build a network of professional peers during your time at university, sharing your ideas and knowledge<br/><br/><br/>* Get practical work experience in your job, giving you an advantage over students who do a traditional degree<br/><br/><br/>* Get a personal tutor from the University and a workplace mentor<br/><br/><br/>Youll typically go to university in 3-day blocks (Tuesday to Thursday) 6 times a year, to attend lectures, seminars, workshops and field trips. On the weeks you dont go to university, youll still spend 20% of your time studying or training away from your normal working environment.<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>What jobs can you do with a Risk and Safety Leadership (Degree Apprenticeship) degree?<br/>Youll 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:<br/><br/><br/>* independent risk consultants<br/><br/><br/>* risk officers<br/><br/><br/>* healthcare risk managers<br/><br/><br/>* crisis team managers for petrochemical companies<br/><br/><br/>* risk managers within the military<br/><br/><br/>* auditors<br/><br/><br/>* chief finance officers<br/><br/><br/>* senior managers<br/><br/><br/>* senior project managers<br/><br/><br/>* security managers<br/><br/><br/>* risk and safety management consultants<br/><br/><br/>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.