Program Overview
The Process Safety and Loss Prevention at University of Sheffield is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Process Safety and Loss Prevention programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 20,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Process Safety and Loss Prevention programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Process Safety Management and Loss Prevention
- Introduction to Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
- Hazards in Process Plant Design and Operation
- Dissertation (for MSc)
- Process Plant Reliability and Maintainability
- Human Error and Human Behaviour
- Applied Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
- Safety in Nuclear Operations
- Computer Control: safe practice
- Process Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Process Safety in Pharmaceutical, Food and Consumer Products
- Lessons
- Discussions
- Real-life case studies
- Workshops
- Hands-on computer sessions
- Assignments for each module
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good honours degree in science, technology and engineering.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sheffield directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
University of Sheffield is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months