BSc International Disaster Management & Humanitarian Response at University of Manchester

Develop knowledge about resilience and recovery relating to current disaster management. Learn from the experts at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute, a leading global centre for the discipline where you’ll learn about risk and vulnerability analyses, disaster preparedness, and other important aspects of humanitarianism. Participate in fieldwork around emergency preparedness and response, recovery and reconstruction.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our students come from a variety of study backgrounds including geography, politics, history and sciences. The first year is designed to equip all students with the skills to succeed as they progress through their studies. Year 1 compulsory units include Histories of Humanitarianism, Key Concepts in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response, Introduction to Disaster Management, Key Skills in International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response.

Career pathways

Disaster Management at The University of Manchester This course is well suited to anyone wanting to pursue a career in: Business and commerce Law Journalism Tourism management Teaching Our links to organisations such as the United Nations, and humanitarian NGOs like UK Med, create excellent opportunities to go into the type of career you want to pursue.

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