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University of New England (UNE)

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Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma 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 Diploma
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
GradDipNatHaz, 080081J
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

The Graduate Diploma 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

* Challenges and opportunities for policy development in the natural hazards field

* Future trends in planning for and managing natural hazards.

The course also provides various opportunities to expand expertise in the context of natural hazards via a choice of elective units. These opportunities include units that provide skills in population, physical and/or economic geography, land use planning, risk management, and Geographic Information Systems applications.

The course is offered full time or part time. It can be taken on-campus or by distance.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) 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; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE.

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 advanced knowledge of natural hazards and their planning contexts in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region;
  2. demonstrate an advanced and applied understanding of the role of planning systems and policy in the mitigation of natural hazards;
  3. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the causes and impacts of natural hazards within relevant environmental, economic and social contexts; and
  4. demonstate advanced 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 and town planning; Natural resource management; Emergency management; and Disaster insurance.

How to apply

All domestic students apply through the link below

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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International

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