Hazards and Disaster Management PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Entry requirements

Here you'll find the entry requirements for this course. Please read them carefully as they are very important for your application.


The Hazards and Disaster Management course is open to both those entering direct from their undergraduate studies and those already in employment.

 

Applicants must have one or more of the following:

  • a good honours degree awarded by a British or approved overseas university in a relevant subject such as Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences, GIS or Earth Science or equivalent;
  • relevant non-certificated learning; or
  • an appropriate combination of certificated and non-certificated learning.

Consideration is also given to non-standard entrants. All applicants are normally interviewed by the course director.

 

International applicants

Overseas students whose first language is not English must have passed a recognised English language examination:

  • IELTS (British Council): overall score of 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: overall score of 100 with minimum 23/30 in reading/writing
  • TOEFL paper test: minimum score of 600 and TWE of 5
  • TOEFL computer test: minimum score of 250 and TWE of 5

 

The application process

Early applications are advised. Please note that you will be required to supply references. You will have the opportunity of visiting the University on one of our postgraduate open days. Apply now.