University of Derby Multiple locations Derby , England , United Kingdom
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Overview
- Develop the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to work in the fields of intelligence, security, emergency planning, crisis and disaster risk reduction and management in the UK and overseas
- Combine the knowledge and skills developed in an inter-disciplinary programme where social sciences, natural sciences and public and environmental health provide real-life solutions to real-life resilience issues
- Improve your skills as you engage with all aspects of emergency preparedness, resilience and response across a range of natural and man-made hazards, from terrorism and extreme weather events to public health and humanitarian crisis
- Wherever you are in your career, develop your professional focus and ability in emergency preparedness, resilience or response
- Combine theory and best practice as your learning includes practical multi-agency exercises, simulations and response structures across all emergency services.
Careers
An MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management at University of Derby opens up many career options, including:
- Emergency Planning Officers in private or public sector roles
- Crisis Management
- Risk Assessors
- Atomic and nuclear emergency response
- First responder services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Services)
- British Transport and Nuclear Police
- Civil Service
- Infrastructure Protection
- Business Continuity
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Independent Research Study
- During this triple module (60 credits) you will carry out an extensive and academically rigorous study of a topic of your choice relevant to any, or any combination of, the fields of intelligence, security, disaster and/or crisis management, risk reduction, response and/or resilience.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Emergency & Disaster Management Terrorism & Security View 120 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United KingdomExplore more key 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
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a social science subject (criminology, sociology, psychology, international relations, policing, criminal justice), natural sciences (including but not exclusive to geography, earth sciences) or health (across a range of programmes to be discussed with programme leader), business studies or economics.
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International
14700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14700 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
UK fee: £875 per 20 credits (Full-time/Part-time)
Funding
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