Natural Hazards PG Cert
Postgraduate
In London
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College of North West London
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University of Dundee
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King's College London
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Carshalton College
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Anglia Ruskin University
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Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Medellín
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School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Duration
10 Months
Increasing urbanization, growing wealth concentration, climate change and environmental degradation are rapidly raising exposure to natural hazards in the developed and developing world. Growing numbers of stakeholders are thus seeking ways of reducing the risk from natural hazards. UCL's Natural Hazards PG Cert offers students a better understanding of natural hazards and the means by which their impacts on people, communities and business can be mitigated and managed.
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About this course
This programme is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industry.
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, or three years' appropriate experience in the financial services sector.
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Subjects
- Natural Hazards
- Natural Language
- Natural Gas
- Natural Resources MSc
- Hazards
- Notably windstorms
- Management
- Geological
- Geotechnical Hazards
- Meteorological
Course programme
A strong emphasis is placed on developing an improved understanding of
natural hazards and the processes that drive them. The latest research is
used to evaluate the nature of available data, the conclusions we can draw
from them and their limitations. The content focuses on the most destructive and costliest hazards, notably windstorms, floods and earthquakes, but also addresses geotechnical topics such as dam and reservoir safety and radioactive waste management. The programme provides students with intellectual and practical tools for making more informed decisions in their professional capacities.
Students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits.
The programme consists of two taught core modules (40 credits) and an independent research project (20 credits).
Core modules- Geological and Geotechnical Hazards
- Meteorological Hazards
There are no optional modules for this programme.
Research project/reportAll students undertake an independent project, which culminates in an 8,000-word independent report and an oral presentation.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through lectures, seminars, discussions, directed reading, and problem-solving exercises. Student performance is assessed through a combination of examination and coursework in the form of essays, reports and exercises. The independent project is assessed through an 8,000-word report and an oral presentation.
Additional information
Natural Hazards PG Cert
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College of North West London
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
University of Dundee
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 4,200 -
King's College London
Postgraduate London / Classroom-based£ 3,080 -
Carshalton College
Vocational qualification London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Anglia Ruskin University
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Medellín
Master OnlinePrice on request -
School of Social Science - Birkbeck University of London
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request
See all