University of Portsmouth Multiple locations Portsmouth , Englandasdasds , United Kingdom
Overview
On this Crisis and Disaster Management degree course at University of Portsmouth , you'll learn about topics such as hazards, vulnerability and the risk of disaster, crisis management and humanitarian responses, all underpinned by the practical aspects of an emergency situation, including planning and logistics.
You'll graduate with the skills you need for a successful career in the emergency planning and disaster management sector, either in the UK or overseas. You'll also get transferable skills in project planning, data reviewing and communication, putting you in a strong position to pursue a career in other industries.
Career
When you graduate, you'll have the knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in the emergency planning, crisis management or disaster response sectors, both in the UK and overseas. Opportunities exist within sectors including:
- Humanitarian agencies and NGOs
- Emergency management
- Emergency logistics and contingency planning
- Flood management
- Military-civilian emergency liaisons
- (Re)insurance and risk management
- Utility companies
- Civil defence
- Disaster relief
- Epidemiology
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Courses include:
- Disasters: Hazard, Vulnerability and Risk
- Emergency Management and Planning
- Disaster Management Techniques and Study Visits
- Research Project
- Crisis Management and Governance
- Humanitarian Emergency Response and Recovery
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Emergency & Disaster Management View 1381 other Masters in Management, Organisation & Leadership in United KingdomMore information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:2 honours degree or equivalent, preferably with some relevant work experience in the emergency services or humanitarian sectors. Applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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International
15100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15100 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Part time: £3,900
International students
- Part time: £7,550
Funding
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