MSc Disaster Management
Course overview
The MSc Disaster Management at Staffordshire University is a postgraduate programme that teaches students to manage natural and human-made crises like floods, earthquakes, and cyber-attacks. The course covers risk assessment, emergency planning, how to lead teams during a global pandemic or terrorist threat, technological innovations, ethical standards, and local or international laws to ensure students can build strong resilience plans.
Learning involves recorded subject sessions, guided reading, and discussions to help students understand complex theories. Assessment involves practical reports, academic essays, and a major research dissertation instead of traditional exams to test students' ability to apply crisis communication skills to real-world scenarios and professional workplace settings.
Entry requirements
Interested students are to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study the course and other academic details. You also need to provide a reference from a teacher or employer and upload a CV to show any relevant work experience you have.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants need at least a second-class lower degree from an undergraduate course or two or more years of relevant business experience
English Proficiency:
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Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an overall academic score of 6.0 on the IELTS test with at least 5.5 in each part.
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English tests like the TOEFL are also accepted
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Disaster Management from Staffordshire University can work as:
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Emergency Planning Officers
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Humanitarian Aid Workers
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Crisis Management Consultants
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Security Risk Managers
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Disaster Relief Coordinators
Cost of study
The cost of study for international students for the MSc in Disaster Management in Staffordshire University is approximately £16,750.
Admission
International candidates can apply directly through the university's online application. You can also speak to our trained advisors for more information.
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