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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Distance/Online
SEP-25
5 years
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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Distance/online
SEP-25
3 years
MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Distance/online
SEP-25
5 years
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Course description
Our MSc International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response distance learning course will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to respond to and help prevent disasters.
When disasters strike suddenly, they require a quick response, and create burdens for rescue and humanitarian workers.
There is a great demand not only for preparing and equipping workers prior to the disaster event, but also building knowledge and skills to prevent disasters from occurring.
A community that has both a team with the capacity to prevent disasters and a ready-to-respond team can reduce disaster mortality and economic losses.
Our master's course is consistent with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) 2015-2030, which emphasises disaster education, including for personnel who have difficulty in attending conventional face-to-face provisions.
This course has been designed to equip you with advanced knowledge, and to continue your personal development in disaster risk management and humanitarianism.
You will learn to conduct theoretical and practical analysis, as well as evaluation to support disaster management and humanitarian action in global health contexts.
This course offers flexible online study that enables part-time students to obtain a master's degree without residency and boundary restrictions.
Aims
We aim to:
Teaching and learning
This course is delivered online through streamed lectures, discussion boards and other e-learning elements.
Coursework and assessment
Each course unit will include outline readings with points for discussion. These will help focus your study, while an online chat room/discussion board will be provided as an optional tool.
Course units will be assessed by formative and summative prose-based assessments.
Career opportunities
This course can open up a wide range of career options, such as roles in the civil service within various government ministries, including disaster management offices, foreign offices, and international development offices.
A Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent in a relevant degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,667 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£9,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£9,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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