Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management MSc, by distance learning – scholarships available

Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management MSc, by distance learning

Course description:

The MSc in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management offers distance learning to individuals interested in understanding and addressing the challenges of risks, crises and disasters. This course combines theories from various fields to explore effective strategies for risk mitigation, giving you the knowledge and skills needed to tackle real-world problems professionally.

The course focuses on the growing threats to societies, including global warming, climate change, environmental disasters and terror threats. These incidents can cause significant disruptions in social, economic, financial, natural and physical aspects, with vulnerable populations often being the hardest hit. To minimise the impact of risks, crises and disasters, complex solutions are necessary.

Course structure:

This degree aligns with three United Nations frameworks: the Sustainable Development Goals (2015-2030), the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030), and the Paris Protocol (2015-2020). It aims to equip practitioners and responders with the skills to identify interconnections between these frameworks and implement sustainable solutions in complex situations.

The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach to improve practice. You will engage in various assessment methods, including individual assignments such as reflective essays and reports, as well as group work, including article reviews and emergency response planning.

Besides theoretical foundations, the course develops research skills and encourages active participation in global debates. You will learn to critically evaluate information, communicate effectively, analyse concepts, utilise information sources, interpret research findings, and devise innovative problem-solving approaches.

Teaching and learning:

The course offers flexible learning through video lectures, Collaborate software for seminars, discussion forums on Blackboard, Skype meetings, and email communication. Online materials and collaboration with fellow students are part of the course. Support staff are available through the virtual learning environment and email.

You can attend the Leicester Masterclass held on campus, which provides a week-long series of lectures, activities and workshops open to all School of Business distance learning students.

Reliable internet access and use of the University Library’s electronic service, the Leicester Digital Library, are crucial for distance learning students. Campus-based activities can also be arranged by prior agreement.

Financial support

A postgraduate qualification by distance learning is a great investment in your future. At Leicester we offer a range of financial benefits to partially offset the cost of your degree, including a Merit Scholarship, an Alumni Scholarship and a Full Fee Instalment Incentive.