Disaster Risk and Resilience PG Cert

Course Overview

The fields of humanitarian action, disaster risk reduction, community resilience, climate change adaptation, and sustainability increasingly overlap. Professionals working with those most vulnerable to the impacts of conflict and disaster must have an integrated understanding of policy and practice across these themes to ensure a holistic approach. This course could be for you 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. The course comprises four modules that aim to provide you with the essential high-level knowledge needed for successful future careers in these areas. The course is open to EU nationals living in the UK with settled or pre-settled status who would not require a visa to study.

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.