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MSc PGCert Emergency Management and Resilience / Crisis and Organisational Resilience

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time2 years part-time - multiple intakes

Masters Degree Description

Explore the key issues behind real-world emergency and crisis situations and learn how they can be managed effectively. Build the skills and knowledge needed to respond to different emergencies and put strategic plans into action.

The Emergency Management and Resilience MSc course has been reviewed by an external expert from the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (UK Cabinet Office). This course aims to help successful graduates gain the skills and knowledge needed to manage complex and large-scale emergencies.
Use academic tools to analyse and evaluate emergencies, emergency management, preparedness and planning processes.
Designed for current and future leaders, covering both tactical and strategic approaches. Learn to develop emergency preparedness plans and training programmes to address a wide range of threats and risks in the UK and globally.

Start dates

  • January 
  • May
  • September

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Relevant professional experience will be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

This course aims to develop the skills you’ll need to work confidently in major incidents and emergency situations. Strengthen your problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, project management and communication abilities so you can respond effectively under pressure.

Learn how to make tough decisions in a way that is culturally aware, ethical and compassionate - qualities valued by international relief organisations, government agencies, the UN, private consultancies and local authorities around the world.

Module Details

Emergency Planning and Preparedness — 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
Critical Incident Leadership — 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
Foresight, Insight and Strategy — 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
Training and Exercising - 15 credits (MSc and PGCert)
Community Resilience and Preparedness — 15 credits (MSc only)
Integrated Emergency Management — 15 credits (MSc only)
Recovery and Reconstruction — 15 credits (MSc only)
Business Continuity and Crisis Management — 15 credits (MSc only)
Disaster and Emergency Management — Research Project — 50 credits (MSc only)
Leading Diverse Workforces — 10 credits (MSc only)

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