Disaster Management and Resilience MSc

Course Overview

Disaster impacts and conflict reduce or reverse economic growth, diminish household capacity and plunge an ever-increasing number of people into poverty. Despite all our efforts, inequality continues to increase, as does our global populations vulnerability to disaster. Globally, more money is spent on disaster response and relief than on proactive risk reduction, despite more than 30 years of research and policy development which state the benefit of reducing risks before disaster strikes. If you a looking to start your career in disaster management and humanitarian action, or currently work in a local or national government disaster management agency, an NGO, or civil society organization and need to further your career; this course could provide you with the advanced skills and knowledge you need.

General Eligibility

A 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants with a lower class of degree and/or professional experience only will be individually considered and will usually be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• This course requires an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5. Pre-sessional English is available if required.