BSc (Hons)International Disaster Management (Sandwich)
| Study location | United Kingdom, Coventry University |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Hons) |
| Course code | NH22 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Between 2005-2014, 700,000 people lost their lives in disasters affecting 1.7 billion people and causing $1.4 trillion worth of damage, according to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNSDR).
As the world faces an increasing number of natural and man-made disasters, the need for effective disaster management has become a global priority.
This course aims to develop your understanding of the causes of disasters, how to minimise their impact and develop long-term community resilience in both developed and less developed countries. It brings to life the challenges of managing crises when they happen, anywhere in the world.
Disaster management has been taught at Coventry University for over 20 years, so we have a wealth of experience. Our curriculum is systematically mapped against the current National Occupational Standards for Civil Contingencies, developed by UK Skills for Justice in association with the Emergency Planning Society. Our courses can also benefit from a longstanding partnership with the Outreach Organisation, whose specialist training and facilities focus on teambuilding and field skills, including Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), Casualty Management and Search Management for the emergency services.
Career opportunities
Our blend of academic and practical study seeks to provide you with a specialist understanding of all aspects of disaster management, as well as the specific emergency planning and management skills needed to prepare you for employment in this sector.
The course aims to develop your skills in problem-solving, teamwork and leadership, project management and communication, all of which are qualities employers demand. We strive to produce graduates who can make difficult decisions whilst being culturally sensitive, ethical and compassionate. We aim to equip our graduates with the skills to work for international relief and development organisations, private sector consultancies, national government, local authorities and United Nations agencies operating around the world.
Our award-winning Faculty careers service, EEC Futures, which won the ‘Best Placement Service in the UK’ award at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards in 2015 and 2016, can help you in finding work experience while you study and employment on graduation. Choosing to undertake a work placement should improve your chances of finding graduate employment.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.