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Postgraduate Certificate
Coventry University
Distance/Online
SEP-24
1 year
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Postgraduate Certificate
Coventry University
Distance/online
SEP-24
1 year
Postgraduate Certificate
Coventry University
Distance/online
SEP-24
2 years
Select a an exam type
Overview
Humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction, development, sustainability, and climate adaptation have traditionally been aligned but separate sectors. As practitioners, we need to understand the relationships between the policies, programmes and projects that seek to address risks, develop preparedness and resilience, facilitate recovery and avoid interventions that may be unsustainable or exacerbate vulnerability.
This course is designed to offer an integrated, comprehensive and holistic approach to disaster management and long-term resilience in a global context, and aims to help you develop a high-level understanding of disaster management and resilience policy and practice upon successful completion. During the course, we will illustrate challenges through case studies and the application of traditional and innovative frameworks for analysis. You will also have the opportunity to assess the importance of communication, coordination and collaboration aspects in line with stakeholder management.
Course information
There has never been a greater need for professionals who can unravel the complexities of risk, unsustainable development and ultimately disaster to help transform the way we work from policy to practice.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster, Risk and Resilience provides the opportunity for you to gain up-to-date knowledge on various topics in disaster management and resilience, as well as develop your analytical and evaluative skills upon successful completion. During your study, you’ll have the chance to explore topics including humanitarian principles, community preparedness and the principles and methods for accountability, and the monitoring and evaluation of disaster interventions.
Career prospects
The course aims to enable you, upon successful completion, to have developed your skills in problem-solving, teamwork and leadership, project management and communication, all of which are qualities employers demand. Our part-time students are often sponsored by their employers and our previous graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations, including, governments, NGOs and private sector organisations.
We strive to produce graduates who can make difficult decisions whilst being culturally sensitive, ethical and compassionate, the capabilities required by international relief and development organisations, private sector consultancies, national government, local authorities and United Nations agencies operating around the world.
Normally a 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Applicants with a lower class of degree and/or with a qualification in other subject areas will be individually considered and will usually be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course. Relevant work experience and/or a professional development qualification will also be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,466 per year
Students from Domestic
Fee given is for 2021/22 entry. There may be slight increase in the year 2022/23. The fee mentioned is for 23/24 entry, there would be slight increase for 24/25 entry
£5,533 per year
Students from EU
Fee given is for 2021/22 entry. There may be slight increase in the year 2022/23.. The fee mentioned is for 23/24 entry, there would be slight increase for 24/25 entry
£5,533 per year
Students from International
Fee given is for 2021/22 entry. There may be slight increase in the year 2022/23.. The fee mentioned is for 23/24 entry, there would be slight increase for 24/25 entry
Coventry University is a well-established higher education institution located in the West Midlands....