Disaster Management and Sustainable Development MSc with Advanced Practice in Second Year

From hazards, vulnerability and human-made disaster, to environmental sustainability and community resilience, this globally-focused course explores real-world problems and how to conceptualise and address them.

You will learn how to prepare for, and respond in, a crisis. You will develop the planning skills to help minimise impact and avert problems where possible. You will develop advanced knowledge, project management and analytical skills whilst developing a specialism in an area of your choice.

In the second year, for one semester, you’ll undertake an internship, study in another country or join a research group. This valuable experience will enhance your employability and further develop your theoretical and practical skills.

The course is supported by the Disaster and Development Network (DDN) hosted by Northumbria University, which can lead to placements across the world. Our highly employable graduates have moved into a range of exciting careers, including in the UN, governments, development, humanitarian aid organisations, charities and local authorities.