Don't miss our weekly Masters newsletter | Sign up now Don't miss our weekly Masters newsletter | Sign up now
Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Business & Management (5)

FindAMasters summary

Are you interested in a career in crisis and disaster management? Look no further than our Crisis and Disaster Management MSc programme at the University of Portsmouth. This exciting course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to handle environmental and manmade hazards, plan for emergencies, and respond to crises. One unique feature of our programme is the opportunity to participate in SIMEX, the UK's largest international disaster response simulation exercise. You'll also have the chance to complete a work placement and a final project based on your experience. Join us and become a confident and professional emergency planner and responder. Entry requirements include a second-class honours degree or equivalent, preferably with some relevant work experience in the emergency services or humanitarian sectors. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the world. Apply now!

About the course

Overview

This course offers an exciting opportunity to learn about environmental and manmade hazards, vulnerability and risk, planning and logistics, disaster response and crisis management. You’ll develop your skills as a confident, professional emergency planner and responder, able to manage people and situations in the field.

You'll graduate with the skills needed for a successful career in emergency planning and disaster management and response, either in the governmental or non-governmental sectors, anywhere in the world. You'll also get transferable skills in project planning, reporting, data analysis and communication, putting you in a strong position to pursue a career in other industries.

Read more about this course

Entry Requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent, preferably with some relevant work experience in the emergency services or humanitarian sectors. Applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.




 Course Content

Visit institution website

Chat to a Student Ambassador

Our student ambassadors are the best people to tell you about what studying at University of Portsmouth is like.

Chat to a student now

Where will I study?

Where is University of Portsmouth

Videos


Search Suggestions

Based on your current searches we recommend the following search filters