BSc (Hons) Disaster and Emergency Management
Course Overview
This course prepares you for a vital career in mitigating the impact of human and environmental catastrophes through a multidisciplinary approach. You will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to assess crises, manage complex response plans, and advise on recovery and prevention strategies. The programme is distinguished by its strong industry links, excellent graduate employability, and unique hands-on learning opportunities in the UK and internationally.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience through mandatory international field trips and UK-based training exercises with organisations like Outreach Rescue.
- Develop practical skills in our advanced Crisis Simulation Centre, responding to realistic emergency scenarios in real-time.
- Learn from experienced staff active in setting national standards and with extensive industry experience in disaster preparedness and response.
- Benefit from our excellent employability record and strong industry network, including opportunities for a professional placement year.
- Study at the first UK university to offer disaster management degrees, with a curriculum drawing on technology, science, engineering, and sociology.
Course Overview
This course prepares you for a vital career in mitigating the impact of human and environmental catastrophes through a multidisciplinary approach. You will develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to assess crises, manage complex response plans, and advise on recovery and prevention strategies. The programme is distinguished by its strong industry links, excellent graduate employability, and unique hands-on learning opportunities in the UK and internationally.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain hands-on experience through mandatory international field trips and UK-based training exercises with organisations like Outreach Rescue.
- Develop practical skills in our advanced Crisis Simulation Centre, responding to realistic emergency scenarios in real-time.
- Learn from experienced staff active in setting national standards and with extensive industry experience in disaster preparedness and response.
- Benefit from our excellent employability record and strong industry network, including opportunities for a professional placement year.
- Study at the first UK university to offer disaster management degrees, with a curriculum drawing on technology, science, engineering, and sociology.
