For over two decades, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo has been a recognised leader in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) education. Building on this legacy of excellence, ATU now offer a specialised BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health Management, a Level 8 add-on honours degree designed for practising professionals ready to step into strategic management roles.
Organisations demand that safety and health risk management are integral to core business strategy. This programme is specifically tailored for safety officers, advisors, and coordinators who hold a Level 7 qualification and aspire to lead, influence, and manage at a higher level.
Become a Strategic Leader: Move beyond compliance to integrate OSH principles into organisational management and business decision-making.
Learn from Industry Experts: Our lecturers are leading practitioners and academics with vast experience in delivering both traditional and cutting-edge online education.
Study with Flexibility: This part-time, two-year programme is delivered primarily online, designed to fit around your professional commitments.
Gain a Recognised Qualification: Graduate with a prestigious QQI Level 8 Honours Degree, a benchmark for senior roles in the field.
Expand Your Professional Remit: The curriculum covers essential management modules in environment, business, training, and project management, reflecting the modern OSH professional's broad responsibilities.
This honours degree is delivered through a blended learning model, combining the convenience of online study with valuable practical interaction.
Format: Part-time, delivered over 2 years.
Primary Delivery: Online lectures and comprehensive digital resources accessible 24/7 via our user-friendly learning platform.
Live Engagement: Typically, one evening per week for live online lectures (1-2 hours), allowing for real-time Q&A and interaction. All sessions are recorded for flexible review.
On-Campus Workshops: One workshop per semester (two per academic year) held at ATU Sligo. These sessions focus on teamwork, case studies, practical exercises, expert lectures, and site visits, fostering peer networking and hands-on learning.
Assessment: A practical blend of continuous assessment (projects, case studies) and final examinations, with full guidance on online assessment methods provided at the outset.
This add-on degree is the ideal progression for:
Graduates holding a Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health or an equivalent qualification.
Established OSH practitioners, advisors, and officers seeking career advancement into management.
Professionals aiming to formalise their experience with a recognised honours degree to meet employer demands for senior roles.
Prospective students should typically hold a Level 7 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health (or a closely related discipline). Applicants with other relevant qualifications and significant professional experience may be eligible through ATU Sligo's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.
Take the critical next step in your professional journey. Equip yourself with the strategic knowledge and management credentials to lead safety and health culture at the highest level within any organisation.
