Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management

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