Program Overview

Explore the issues that underlie many problems faced by emergency and crisis management practitioners and how these issues may be addressed. Develop the necessary skills and knowledge needed to respond to a range of emergencies and implement strategic policies.

• This postgraduate course has been reviewed by an external expert from the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (UK Cabinet Office) and meets the requirements of government and other organisations, helping to ensure that our successful graduates have the skills and knowledge to deal with complex and large-scale emergencies.
• You will explore the use of academic tools to analyse and evaluate emergencies, emergency management, preparedness, and planning processes.
• This course is designed for current and future leaders, covering both tactical and strategic approaches. You should learn to develop emergency preparedness plans and training programmes to address a wide range of threats and risks in the UK and globally.

Why you should study this course

• Advance your skills in evaluating complex situations, developing creative and innovative solutions, and implementing lessons learnt.
• The course covers a wide range of topics to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. It includes current and evolving techniques and tactics for preventing, planning, preparing for, or responding to various emergencies. You will critically evaluate technical data, information, and best practices in emergency planning and incident management.
• Members of our current teaching team have practical experience and have carried out employment, consultancy and research in emergency and incident management and allied professions. This includes command and control design, the design and management of simulated emergency exercises, emergency planning, risk mapping, and the preparation of response frameworks for mass evacuation (staff subject to change).
• You may have opportunities to take part in training and exercises through simulated emergency scenarios in our immersive Simulation Centre