Overview

Disasters are more than just hazards to avoid. To work as a professional in emergency management, you need to see disasters in relation to the world itself.

Learn how the environment, society, economics and politics all have an impact on how disasters unfold. Study how to plan for and mitigate disasters and emergencies, and to promote sustainable recovery when disaster strikes. And look at ways to support communities at risk, increasing community resilience.

Graduate with skills in critical thinking, communication and an understanding of best practices to work in sectors like international development, disaster management and mitigation, emergency response and international NGOs.

Key Facts

As a graduate of this Disaster and Emergency Management at Royal Roads University, you'll have skills like critical thinking, communication and an understanding of best practices to work in sectors like international development, disaster management and mitigation, emergency response and international NGOs.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Facilitation, Coordination and Decision Making in Multi-Stakeholder Environments

Human Dimensions of Disasters

Hazard and Disaster Risk Reduction

Disaster Response and Sustainable Recovery

Disaster and Emergency Management Planning: From Policy to Practice

Advanced Professional Practice: Planning for Resilience in an Age of Uncertainty

Short Paper

Advanced Research Methods

Human Dimensions of Disasters and Conflict: Trauma, Stress and Resilience

Ethno-political Conflicts in the Canadian Context

Professional Field Placement

Case Studies in Humanitarian Action: Advanced Policy and Practice

Planning for Resilience in 21st Century Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-23 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-22 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended, Online

Fully structured
Regular mandatory meetings
Continuous support with feedback on request
Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Emergency & Disaster Management View 4 other Masters in Emergency & Disaster Management in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Admission

Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant and related field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution

Flexible Admission

Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will be required to have a minimum 5 years of relevant* professional experience.
Applicants without an undergraduate degree will normally require 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of two years of relevant* professional experience.
All flexible admission applicants will be required to take "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19574 CAD / year

≈ 19574 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14234 CAD / year

≈ 14234 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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