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Next intake
  • May 2026
  • 3 intakes per year (Jan, May, Sep)
Study options
  • 100% online study
  • Part-time
Duration
  • 2 years part-time
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Designed by industry experts and tailored for today’s global challenges.

Our online Crowded Places and Public Safety Management MSc/PGCert course is ideal for professionals from non-crowd-safety backgrounds who want to transition into project and security management.

Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership in emergency situations or want to improve your communication skills in the public safety field, our course is designed to provide the knowledge and tools you need to manage safety in complex and dynamic environments.

Why study this certificate

Learn in the company of other working professionals

Gain the opportunity to build valuable connections via our online learning platform, including exchanging ideas and collaborating with fellow students. From day one, you are placed in a learning environment which can put your real-world needs into practice, driving new ways of thinking alongside your fellow working students and academics.

Carefully designed content 

Our postgraduate courses are designed by industry experts to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional success. Focusing on practical content, our master’s and PGCerts in public safety are designed to keep you at the forefront of the crowd management field. You will engage with industry trends, assessment strategies and sharpen your skills, with the aim of getting you well-prepared to address the complex challenges of today and tomorrow.

Consistent student support 

At Coventry University Online, we offer you extensive student support for your degree and your postgraduate studies. We can help you with academic skills and career support, wellbeing and personal development opportunities.

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Just a few of Coventry University's many accolades.

5 Stars

QS Stars
for Teaching and Employability

QS Stars University Ratings

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Top 100

in World for
‘international outlook’

THE World University Rankings 2025

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Ranked 4th

for Overall Satisfaction

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

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Why choose Coventry University Online

Coventry University has been awarded 5 QS Stars Overall by QS Stars University Ratings for areas including teaching, employability, global engagement and research. 

Learn from experts

Learn from experts

Gain insights from industry experts and academics. Our courses are designed for today's professional challenges and your career development.

Real-world application

Real-world application

Designed for working professionals, our programmes are built to be practical and innovative. Learn skills you can immediately apply in professional environments.

Build your network

Build your network

Our expert-focused curriculum is shaped by tutors with in-depth knowledge of the field, with a keen focus on building career connections and establishing a network with other students.

Employer's choice

Employer's choice

Tap into Coventry University's alumni network and long history of established employer relationships across major industry sectors.

Made for your success

Made for your success

Learn at a UK university, recognised globally. Have the chance to study alongside other professionals and access industry insight for your current or future roles.

About this course

Our online Crowded Places and Public Safety Management course could provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge you need to expand your career and build connections in the security sector.

Some of the highlights of our 100% online course can be found below.

  • This MSc /PGCert will cover the complete cycle of crowd safety risk management, from planning and assessing risks in crowded places to creating management and business continuity plans.
  • You will also learn to develop communication plans for public safety, harnessing approaches to leadership, information sharing, and collaborating with emergency responders during crises.
  • The PGCert modules focus on evolving methods in crowd science and technology, risk management, leadership in complex situations and emergency management.

What you will study

Crowded Places and Public Safety Management PGCert modules

If you are studying for the  Crowded Places and Public Safety Management PGCert, you will complete the following modules totalling 60 credits:

  • Emergency Planning for Public Safety and Security – 15 credits
  • Managing Crowded Places – 15 credits
  • Public Safety and Security – 15 credits
  • Risk, Incidents and Leadership – 15 credits

Crowded Places and Public Safety Management MSc modules

If you are studying for the Crowded Places and Public Safety Management MSc, you will complete all compulsory modules listed below, plus a Professional Working Paper.

  • Emergency Planning for Public Safety and Security – 15 credits 
  • Managing Crowded Places – 15 credits 
  • Public Safety and Security – 15 credits 
  • Risk, Incidents and Leadership – 15 credits 
  • Training and Exercise Design and Delivery – 15 credits
  • Foresight, Insight and Strategy – 15 credits
  • Research Perspectives and Practices – 15 credits
  • Business Continuity and Crisis Management – 15 credits
  • Professional Working Paper – 50 credits
  • Leading Diverse Workforces – 10 credits 

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you will learn

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Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student.

  • Our 100% online courses offer the same high-quality modules as on-campus.

  • Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you.

  • Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers.

  • Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning.

  • The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform.

Fees and funding

MSc: 25/26: £10,000 (180 credits). 26/27 (September 2026 onwards): £10,440 (180 credits).

PGCert: 25/26: £3,334 (60 credits). 26/27 (September 2026 onwards): PGCert: £3,480 (60 credits).

Our tuition fees are calculated for the entire duration of the programme. You also have the option to pay fees by credit hour, rather than making a full upfront payment. A variety of payment options exist including instalments through the duration of the programme.

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Career opportunities

Whether you are looking to step into a leadership role, choose a specialisation, or expand your professional portfolio, these courses could be the right fit for you. Possible career paths:

Emergency services

Venue and stadia management

The uniformed services

Private security

Live events

Transport and retail services

Security and safety sector

Multi-lateral organisations

National and local government

Risk and resilience consultancies

Research and further study

 

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

Coventry University’s career and employability team can help support your search for employment in the UK or overseas by tapping our alumni network, industrial contacts, and individual advice (subject to availability).

How to apply