Overview

The Disaster Management and Sustainable Development (with Advanced Practice) MSc programme from Northumbria University is equally relevant for those working in the field who wish to strengthen their academic and professional standing, as it is to those seeking to change direction and develop new knowledge and skills with new areas of expertise.

Career opportunities:

Our graduates are highly employable, equipped with the skills to address hazards, disasters, risks, vulnerabilities and complex emergencies, working with/in relief and development organisations, national authorities and emergency services at a local or global level.

Graduates go on to careers in a widely diverse range of related areas, for example:

1. Emergency Planner/Emergency Planning Manager;

2. Disaster and Development Academic and/or Researcher;

3. Business Contingency Manager;

4. Humanitarian and United Nations Consultant;

5. Deputy Head of Field Officer of the Office of the United Nations for Humanitarian Assistance (OCHA)

and are often working for Environmental Agencies, Local Authorities and International, National, Regional and Local Non-Governmental Offices - often at managerial level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Themes in Sustainable Development

Subject Exploration in Disaster and Development

Disaster Risk Reduction and Response

Health and Well-being in Disaster and Development

Integrated Emergency Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-06 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National

More details

UK: The standard application deadline is the 6 October. It is strongly recommended that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sustainable Development Emergency & Disaster Management View 47 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22350 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

12700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12700 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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