Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management MSc at University of Leicester

Programme overview

Drawing on risk, crisis, development and management theories, this degree explores effective management and mitigation of risks, natural hazards and crises and how to tackle real-world problems professionally.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities | Department: School of Business | Duration: 2 years by distance learning; 30 months by distance learning | Study mode: online | Intake: October 2026, April 2027 | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Theories of Risk, Crisis and Disasters; Disaster Risk Reduction and International Development; Managing Risk, Crisis and Disasters; Emergency Planning Management; Research Methods and Project.

Career pathways

The course builds understanding of developments in risk and emergency management at local, national and global level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree in a relevant field (2:2 or above) or equivalent, or at least three years of related work experience plus completion of a practice assignment. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

International applicants: GBP 13,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

Intake: October 2026, April 2027

Duration: 2 years by distance learning; 30 months by distance learning

Apply through the official page: https://le.ac.uk/courses/risk-crisis-and-disaster-management-msc-dl

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