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PG Cert Risk and Disaster Reduction

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    PGCert 1 year flexible

Course Description

Risk and disaster reduction, particularly within the contexts of dealing with uncertainty and increasing resilience, are high on local, national and international agendas. The Risk and Disaster Reduction Postgraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to gain a sound grasp of the characteristics of risk and disasters and their past, present and future impacts on society.

Students develop the ability to assess risk and disaster potential and appreciate and propose risk and disaster management and mitigation strategies. They gain the knowledge and skills required to make more effective decisions based on the creative and critical analysis of a broad spectrum of information.

Who this course is for

This programme is suitable for students wishing to study at a higher level on a flexible basis.

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of a lower second-class UK Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants with a different degree, or with no degree but with relevant professional experience, will be considered. Relevant discipline is any science including social sciences, or any humanities subject.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

Whether you wish to start a new career in risk and disaster reduction or you already have experience in this sector, we are here to support you. A PGCert in Risk and Disaster Reduction will provide practical and analytical skills, as well as subject specific knowledge.

Employability

This programme provides excellent training towards careers in research, research communication, public policy, (re)insurance, catastrophe modelling, finance, risk management, international development, humanitarian assistance, engineering, and many other fields. It supports the career development of professionals already working in risk and disaster reduction, as well as those who intend to go into this field.

Module Details

Optional modules

  • Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability
  • Emergency Planning and Management
  • Crisis Management and Supply Chain Resilience
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Practice and Appraisal of Research
  • Conflict, Humanitarianism, and Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Catastrophe Risk Modelling
  • Digital Public Health: Epidemics and Emergencies in the Era of Big Data
  • Advanced Hazards
  • Integrating Science Into Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Gender, Disaster and Conflict
  • Business Continuity and Organisational Resilience

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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