Academic Programmes

Academic programmes across the world which offer education on all levels (including bachelor, master, diploma, etc.) related to disaster risk reduction.

In person
Location Surrey, UK. Degree BSc Description This course provides a scientific understanding of the causes and effects of natural environmental hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, which can have devastating consequences for people around
Type
University programme
Duration 3 years full time, 4 years including foundation year and 6 years part time.
  • Kingston University London
In person
Location North Carolina, USA. Degree Certificate Description The programme is aimed at professionals and person aspiring to become emergency managers. The course enable the participants to enhance their understanding on current issues facing disaster
Type
Distance learning
Duration 1 year.
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In person
Location Rhode Island, USA. Degree Certificate Description This programme is based upon the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) for higher education and is designed to enhance the emergency/disaster management skills and knowledge of police, fire service
Type
University programme
Duration 1 year.
  • Community College of Rhode Island
In person
The program is interdisciplinary, drawing on the strengths of faculty from across York University to offer a wide range of expertise in areas like environmental risks and management, natural hazards, and complex emergencies.
Type
University programme
Location: Canada Duration Two years full time and four years part time.
  • York University
In person
Location Middlesbrough, UK. Degree BSc (Hons) Description The programme aims to introduce the students with issues of personal security and security planning and development issues. To enhance the learning experience students are provided with a field
Type
University programme
Duration 3 to 4 years.
  • University of Teesside
In person
Location Middlesbrough, UK. Degree Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) Description This course addresses the engineering aspects involved in many types of emergency situations, such as explosions, floods and wars. The course aims to provide the students
Type
University programme
Duration 3 to 4 years.
  • University of Teesside
In person
This is a highly specialized degree that covers the planning, management, logistics, response, relief, recovery and economics associated with managing emergency situations.
Type
University programme
Location: United States of America Duration 16 months
  • Metropolitan College of New York
In person
Location Russellville, Arkansas. USA. Degree Bachelor of Science Description The programme is designed for practitioners from NGOs, UN agencies, commercial companies and the military looking to reflect on their experiences and to further develop their
Type
University programme
Duration 3 years.
  • Arkansas Tech University

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