Environmental Health & Safety EHS Management - Sligo

This programme aims to provide students with the ability to manage the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) affairs of organisations as well as the capabilities of developing management strategies for these areas compatible with other organisational functions.



Who should apply?

This programme may be suitable for graduates with a qualification related to environmental science or health & safety (or another relevant area) who now see the benefit of gaining a qualification which combines both these disciplines.



External Accrediting Body:

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Modules:

Risk, Management and Technical Safety

Natural Resource Management & Assessment

Occupational Health, Hygiene and Chemical Risk Management

Environmental Licensing and Industrial Efficiency

Integrated Management Systems

EHS Regulation

EHS Dissertation

Applicants with a Level 8 Honours Degree in Science or Engineering, or in a related area, are eligible to apply. Applicants with a Level 8 Honours Degree in other areas must demonstrate appropriate experience in the EHS area.

When to Apply

There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

2 years part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

Students are expected to attend two online lectures in the evening each week. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 14 hours per week per 10 credit module for their studies. This includes lectures, directed learning, independent study and workshop/site visit activities.



On-Campus Attendance: One meet-up once per semester for workshop/site visit activities.

Start Date: September 2026.