
Overview
You’ll have access to our Hydra Minerva Suite, a state-of-the-art simulation facility which allows you to experience command centre management of major incidents. Everything from plane crashes to the search for a missing child can be authentically recreated, enabling you to gain critical decision-making skills.
Why study with us
Get hands-on experience of managing a crisis with our Hydra Minerva Suite, a state-of-the-art facility which simulates an emergency command centre.
This is a flexible Emergency Management in High Hazard Industries course from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) which you can study full-time or part-time. So if you are a current emergency management professional, you can combine your work role with this professional development opportunity.
Ideal for professionals who will be called on to respond to emergencies at Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) sites, nuclear sites, airports, utilities companies, etc.
Future careers
This course will prepare you to deal effectively with major emergencies and life-threatening situations.
It’s an ideal professional development opportunity if you have responsibility for developing emergency response strategies and business continuity plans.
This course is particularly suited to senior professionals working in high hazard environments (such as oil refineries, power stations, ports and airports) and those working for the police, fire service, health service or military who will be called upon to take control in the event of a major incident.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Emergency Response
- Masters Project
- Recovery from Emergencies and Disruptions
- Emergency Management Skills
- Emergency Preparedness
- Command, Control and Coordination
- Psychological Aspects of Emergencies
- Environmental Management within Organisations
Check out the full curriculum
Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Management, Organisation & Leadership Risk Management Emergency & Disaster Management View 43 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree with appropriate professional experience or equivalent
- Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme
- A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
13500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7100 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time: £785 per 20 credits (UK/EU)
Living costs for Preston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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