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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
The University of Manchester
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Course description
The MSc in International Disaster Management is aimed at those who are interested in critically analysing key concepts in disaster management theory, research, policy and practice, including vulnerability, governance, disaster risk reduction, and enhancing resilience to disasters through prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
You will undertake multidisciplinary study at the HCRI, focusing on the critical analysis of current trends in academic research and policies, particularly those related to international disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, and humanitarian action tools commonly used by disaster risk reduction professionals.
You will study a core curriculum that brings together the realms of disaster risk reduction, sustainable development, and humanitarian action.
Our interdisciplinary team of researchers will also support the critical exploration of disaster resilience, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, helping to equip you to work professionally in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.
The MSc in International Disaster Management is unique as it incorporates units and lecturers from a wide variety of disciplines, including geography, history, politics, development studies, the arts and medicine.
Our course is suitable for developing initial skills in disaster risk reduction and/or supporting continuing education for disaster risk reduction professionals.
Aims
On completion of the course, you should be able to show a critical understanding of the following.
Coursework and assessment
Graduation requirements will be the completion of 180 credits. A total of 120 credits of unit coursework will be required for students to move on to dissertation writing.
A passing dissertation will lead to the final 60 credits needed for MSc completion.
We normally expect students to have a Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent.
Students living in
Domestic
£13,500 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)
£27,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,500 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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