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University of New England (UNE)

  • 5% international / 95% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards takes a multidisciplinary approach to looking at natural hazards and how society can build resilience in the face of natural hazards.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
2 years part-time
Course Code
GradCertNatHaz
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards takes a multidisciplinary approach to looking at natural hazards and how society can build resilience in the face of natural hazards. The course will build from a broad knowledge of natural hazard situations towards questions of policy development in the field of hazard mitigation. The course will cover the following topic areas:

* Environmental factors that combine to produce natural hazards

* The ecological, social and economic consequences of natural hazards and disasters

* Methods relevant to studying aspects of natural hazards and disasters

* Mitigation strategies and associated opportunities for policy development

* Future trends in planning for and managing natural hazards.

The course can be taken on-campus or by distance on a part-time basis.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a related field of study, for example, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or Environmental Science.

Applicants must meet the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate specialised knowledge of natural hazards and their planning contexts in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region;
  2. demonstrate specialised and applied understanding of the role of planning systems and policy in the mitigation of natural hazards; and
  3. demonstrate specialised and applied skills in research, literacy and communication, particularly pertaining to planning and management of natural hazards, including the ability to present a coherent and convincing argument based on current research.

Career pathways

Environmental planning; Urban and regional planning; Natural resource management; and Emergency management

How to apply

All domestic students apply through the link below

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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International. This course is only available online (distance education).

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