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    Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management

    University of Derby

    University of Derby

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    United Kingdom, Derby

    University RankQS Ranking
    1152

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Derby Campus

    Kedleston Road

    One Friar Gate Square

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 14,900  / year
    Next Intake September-2024

    Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management

    About

    Wherever you are in your career, develop your professional focus and ability in emergency preparedness, resilience or response with this innovative masters degree.

    • Develop the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to work in the fields of intelligence, security, emergency planning, crisis and disaster risk reduction and management in the UK and overseas
    • Combine the knowledge and skills developed in an inter-disciplinary programme where social sciences, natural sciences and public and environmental health provide real-life solutions to real-life resilience issues
    • Improve your skills as you engage with all aspects of emergency preparedness, resilience and response across a range of natural and man-made hazards, from terrorism and extreme weather events to public health and humanitarian crisis
    • Combine theory and best practice as your learning includes practical multi-agency exercises, simulations and response structures across all emergency services.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Students must have completed a subject relevant Bachelors degree with an overall score of 'Good' or above (2.25 GPA) from a recognised university in Jordan
    • For postgraduate research degrees, PhD applicants are expected to have a masters as well as a bachelors degree in the relevant subject areas. Most importantly applicants must submit a research proposal.

    Career

    An MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management opens up many career options, including:

    • Emergency Planning Officers in private or public sector roles
    • Crisis Management
    • Risk Assessors
    • Atomic and nuclear emergency response
    • First responder services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Services)
    • British Transport and Nuclear Police
    • Civil Service
    • Infrastructure Protection
    • Business Continuity
    • Humanitarian Aid
    • Governments in the UK and elsewhere in intelligence roles, military or civil intelligence and/or security services
    • National Crime Agency
    • United Nations (UNHCR, UNICEF)
    • Civil Aviation
    • Security in the private sector
    • Environmental and public health roles in international arenas
    • Disaster Managers and Disaster Relief Specialists
    • Travel and Insurance Specialists
    • Underwriter
    • British Red Cross (BRC) and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
    • People in Need (Rapid Deployment Professionals)
    • Relief International
    • Save the Children
    • Goal Global
    • International Human Rights roles
    • Medecins Sans Frontieres
    • International public sector.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 14,900 

    How to Apply

    Before you begin your application make sure you have:

    • Your qualification details including grades and dates taken. You will have the opportunity to upload scanned copies of your qualification certificates/transcripts in the application. If you have no formal qualifications, you can also state this in your application
    • A scanned copy of your passport or other official photographic ID e.g. photo driving licence. This will help us verify your application to study with us. If you do not have any photo ID, we will accept a scanned copy of your birth certificate. International applicants can only provide a copy of their passport for visa assessment purposes
    • Your work experience (optional). You can upload a CV into your application or provide the company names and addresses of up to three of your employers
    • A personal statement showing your interest for the course/subject. This is a mandatory requirement and you will be able to upload it into your application. You may want to include your reasons for applying for the course, your experience in the field, how you feel you would benefit from studying and relevant information about your previous studies. You could also tell us about your non-academic experiences such as hobbies, interests, participation in any clubs, societies or voluntary work
    • A relevant reference for the course you have applied for. The reference should be in written format and supplied on company-headed paper, signed and dated from either a manager, supervisor, tutor or teacher
    • If you need to supply two references, this usually means you need to provide one academic reference from any recent study and one employer reference
    • If you have any questions, please email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk

    For more information please see our online application guide.

    International applications

    • Please ensure you supply the above documents and information when you apply. In addition, you will be required to submit evidence of your English language ability
    • If you are applying as an international applicant and are using an agent you will need to provide the agent number in the application. Your agent will have a 9 digit ID number from the University of Derby International Office. Please contact your agent to obtain this number
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