Disaster and Emergency Management BSc (Hons)
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Course overview
Disaster and emergency management professionals play a critical role in reducing the impact of human, technological and environmental catastrophes. Develop the skills to manage these events, blending theory with hands-on learning through simulations, fieldwork and industry collaborations.
Key highlights
- Covers human, technological and environmental catastrophes and their impacts
- Hands-on learning through disaster and emergency simulations
- Fieldwork included as part of practical training
- Industry collaborations link theory with professional practice
- Optional sandwich year available for extended industry experience
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
- A-level: BBC — UCAS points 112 A level BBC GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM IB Diploma 29 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit.
- International Baccalaureate: 29 — BTEC DMM IB Diploma 29 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit.
- Access to HE Diploma — to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Emergency planning officer
- Disaster risk reduction officer
- Resilience officer
- Business continuity manager
- Humanitarian programme officer
- Civil contingencies officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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