This interdisciplinary programme will allow you to acquire an in-depth understanding of how risks from natural hazards materialise and affect societies globally and to develop conceptual and analytical skills to assess and propose innovative solution. The programme is delivered through a mixture of approaches including lectures, seminars, field classes and experiential learning. Students have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a wide range of organisations and apply theoretical and practical skills developed throughout the core courses.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent in Geography (both physical and human), Environmental Science/Studies, Water Science or Engineering, Geoscience, Geology, Hydrology, Energy & Environment, Natural Resource Management, Disaster Management/Science and other related subjects (e.g. ecology, forestry, agriculture).
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The set of skills you will acquire in the programme will allow you to pursue a diversity of careers in the private sector including consultancies; public organisations, in particular those dealing with issues related to disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable development; non-governmental organisations and intergovernmental organisations; or you can proceed to undertake PhD research and a potential academic career.
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