University of Portsmouth

Crisis and Disaster Management MSc

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn about crisis prevention, planning and management on this MSc degree course. Graduates work in the emergency planning and disaster relief in the UK or overseas.

Key highlights

  • Covers crisis prevention, planning and management
  • Prepares graduates for emergency planning and disaster relief roles
  • Graduates work in the UK or overseas
  • Distance learning option available for part-time study

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — A second-class honours degree or equivalent, preferably with some relevant work experience in the emergency services or humanitarian sectors.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • GREAT Scholarships

    The scholarship programme offers financial support of a minimum of £10,000 to students pursuing one-year postgraduate study in the UK.

    Up to £10,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Emergency planning officer
  • Disaster relief coordinator
  • Crisis management consultant
  • Humanitarian programme manager
  • Business continuity manager
  • Resilience officer

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 University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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