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Degree overview
Help build a more resilient future
Organisations worldwide value championing disaster resilience. They save lives and revenue while gaining a competitive advantage. By becoming more resilient, disaster risks can be mitigated and reduced.
This program equips graduates from diverse backgrounds with resilience and sustainable development skills. You'll learn to prevent disasters and handle extreme events. By applying these principles, you will emerge stronger and better prepared for the future.
If your role involves identifying, mitigating, and managing business, safety, community, or environmental risks, this program is for you. It will put you at the forefront of your field, preparing you for challenging situations.
Receive UN co-certification through courses certified by CIFAL Newcastle, in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). Benefit from flexible study options with our advanced online learning system. Study anytime, anywhere, balancing work, life, and study.
A Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resilience is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.
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Career opportunities
This program is designed for those in management positions in private and public sector organisations. It is designed for people working on resilience-building against extreme events. These events include natural hazards, climate change, data breaches, political instability, terror attacks, human conflicts and health epidemics.
Recent disasters in Australia and around the world have shown the need for more professionals in resilience-building roles. This program prepares graduates for these important roles.
Graduates may qualify for the following roles within the industry:
- Risk Manager
- Compliance Officer
- Recovery Outreach Worker
- Emergency Management Officer
- Disaster Resilience Officer
What you will study
This is the first and only degree to provide UN co-certification in the use of tools and frameworks central to resilience building, thereby achieving sustainable development.
It contains core elements related to disaster risk reduction and resilience building. These elements are underpinned by a practical grounding and application of the Sendai Framework and UN-SDGs and the development of disaster risk management skills.
Core Courses
- Disaster Risk and Resilience Principles
- Community-led Resilience and Leadership
- Disaster Resilience Economics and Business Resilience
- Disaster Governance and International Frameworks
- Methods for Evidence-Based Decisions in Disasters
- Disaster Risk and Resilience Capstone Project.
How to apply
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Before you get started
To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the Program Handbook.
- Review the Admission Requirements.
- Review the Program fees and costs.
- Decide on your preferred commencement date.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
Scholarships
Scholarships
If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
Scholarships are available for current, future and international students, Asylum seekers, Graduate research, abroad and exchange study and opportunities with external providers.
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This program will be co-certified by the Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders (CIFAL) Newcastle, in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
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