BSc Disaster and Emergency Management
Course overview
The BSc Disaster and Emergency Management programme from Coventry University is designed to equip students with essential knowledge to identify, analyse, assess and respond to a growing range of crisis, emergencies and disaster situations. Throughout the 3-year programme, emphasis is placed on acquiring practical skills to effectively respond to disaster situations and exercise field-based management strategies.
The BSc Disaster and Emergency Management programme at Coventry University allows students to understand the important role that disaster management experts play in lessening the impact of technological and environmental catastrophe. Professionals collaborate with various partners to swiftly and precisely evaluate situations and impacted communities, providing guidance on all elements of response, recovery, and future prevention or management strategies.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and providing relevant details about their academic background. A relevant academic or professional reference is also necessary. Students have the option to include their CV with their application to highlight any relevant work experience they may have.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants should possess 112 UCAS tariff points with qualifications equivalent to A-levels with a BBC. BTEC Diplomas with grades of Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or an International Baccalaureate with 29 points overall.
English Proficiency:
Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.
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.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Disaster and Emergency Management programme from Coventry University can pursue various career goals, including:
- Emergency Management Officer
- Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
- Crisis Management Consultant
- Resilience Officer
- Public Health Emergency Planner
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year for international students in the BSc Disaster and Emergency Management programme from Coventry University is £19,850.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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