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

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Undergraduate Modules in Disaster Risk Reduction

Location Legon Degree Undergraduate Modules in Disaster Risk Reduction Description The University of Ghana offers two course modules on Disaster Risk Reduction at the undergraduate level. These are offered to fourth and final year undergraduate students
Type
University programme
Location: Ghana Duration 2 semesters (1 year)
  • University of Ghana
  • PERIPERI U - Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risk
Academic programme

Master en Prévention et Gestion des Risques Lies à la Sécurité Alimentaire en Afrique (PGRSA)

Les dommages économiques occasionnés par ces catastrophes sont en hausse. Des formes de vulnérabilité multiples et interdépendantes peuvent transformer des aléas mineurs en catastrophes humaines.
Type
University programme
Location: Senegal Duration Four semesters (2 years)
  • PERIPERI U - Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risk
Academic programme

Periperi U: Risk Methods School 2018

Location Dar es Salaam Description As East Africa becomes increasingly urban, its risk profile is in rapid transition. This shift is interlinked with changing environmental conditions, including increasing climate variability and change. These factors
Type
University programme
Location: Tanzania, United Rep of
  • PERIPERI U - Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risk
  • Ardhi University
  • Stellenbosch University
Academic programme

Master of Science in Environmental Sciences with Disaster Risk Science

The Masters in Environmental Sciences with Disaster Risk Science is a research based Masters composed of a full dissertation.
Type
University programme
Location: South Africa Duration The course duration is 2-3 years (full-time or part-time). Titles of dissertations must be registered within six months after registration.
  • African Centre for Disaster Studies
  • North-West University
Academic programme

Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management

Location Potchefstroom Description This prestigious postgraduate diploma aims to address issues of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation through a multi- and transdisciplinary perspective. This qualification will provide you with
Type
University programme
Location: South Africa Duration The course duration is 1-2 years (full-time or part-time)
  • African Centre for Disaster Studies
  • North-West University
Academic programme

Doctor of Philosophy in Science with Disaster Risk Science

Location Potchefstroom Description The PhD in Disaster Risk Science is a research based PhD composed of a full thesis. Admission requirement Masters of Science degree and appropriate work experience on an NQF level 9. The number of admissions is limited
Type
University programme
Location: South Africa Duration The course duration is 3-4 years (full-time or part-time). Titles of dissertations must be registered within six months after registration.
  • African Centre for Disaster Studies
  • North-West University
Academic programme

Master en sciences et économie des changements climatiques

Le master vise à former des cadres à mêmes de participer à une meilleure intégration des questions de changements climatiques et de risques de catastrophes dans les politiques et projets de développement.
Type
University programme
Location: Burkina Faso Duration 1 year
  • Centre Africain de Recherche Scientifique et de Formation
Academic programme

Climate Change in the West African Sahel: Impact on Water and Migration

This course will examine the impact of climate change on societies, cultures, and economies in the West African Sahel, which includes Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, and Nigeria.
Type
Online course
Location: Africa Duration 4 months
  • Fordham University

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