Academic programmes

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

Academic programme
In person
The program aims to introduce the students with issues of personal security and security planning and development issues.
Type
University programme
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration Up to 1 year
  • Northumbria University
  • Disaster and Development Network
Academic programme
In person
The course offers three sub-specialisations: in Human rights, emergencies and development; disasters, risks, shelter and development; and conflict and humanitarian action.
Type
University programme
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration 12 Months full time and 24 months part time.
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • Centre for Development and Emergency Practice
Academic programme
In person
Students will learn risk, crisis and disaster management theories that underpin the UN’s Frameworks, the course will provide you with the skills and confidence to plan and execute research and engage in global debates with confidence.
Type
Distance learning
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration 2 years. Start dates: March and September each year.
  • University of Leicester
Academic programme
In person
The programme is designed for students with an interest in numerous fields including emergency planning, risk management and international preparedness for a range of potential natural disasters.
Type
University programme
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration 2 years
  • University of Hertfordshire
Academic programme
In person
The Applied Earth Science contributes to global challenges concerning future demands for earth resources, and to help reduce disaster risk and the impact of natural hazards on communities living in changing environments.
Type
University programme
Location: Netherlands, the Duration 18 months
  • University of Twente
Academic programme
In person
The Risk Analysis, Disasters and Resilience MSc programme provides an advanced foundation in interdisciplinary studies of environmental, societal and technological risk and disaster in the global North and South.
Type
University programme
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration The master programme runs for 12 months full time, 2 years part time, starting in September.
  • King's College London
Academic programme
In person
The Course aims to ensure that young European students are informed on climate change and its impact on urban landscape and built heritage.
Type
University programme
Location: Germany Duration 5 days
  • Council of Europe
  • European University Centre for Cultural Heritage
  • European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement
Academic programme
In person
The programme links the fundamental disciplines of Civil Engineering with a broad overview of the most advanced Risk Management tools with attention to forecasting and prevention issues concerning structures and infrastructures and soil.
Type
University programme
Location: Italy Duration 1-2 years
  • Politecnico di Milano

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