MSc Disaster Management

Course details

For full-time and part-time options

Each taught unit is delivered via one week of intensive lectures/seminars at Bournemouth University, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. This is then followed by eight weeks of additional study and developmental activities. Students are supported during this period through a series of lectures, seminars, webinars and tutorials designed to help complete your assignments to the best of your ability.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 464kb)

Why study MSc Disaster Management at BU?

• Learn at one of the leading providers of Disaster Management training and education both in the UK and overseas
• Develop knowledge and skills from a broad range of organisations, such as government agencies, international industries, and emergency services, required for future leaders
• Acquire critical understanding of risk reduction and resilience strategies to enable to you respond and help recover disasters when they occur
• Flexible learning options, including a choice of full-time or part-time study
• Unique campus based learning experience

Find out more about the content of this course.

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 6.0 in all other components (speaking, listening and reading) or equivalent. For more information see our full entry requirements.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Bournemouth University International College offers a number of pre-sessional English and preparatory programmes to prepare international students for postgraduate study at BU. Admission to the degree is guaranteed on successful completion of your course to the required level.