Newcastle,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development in Callaghan Australia | The University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle
|
Callaghan Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,015
(c. USD30,140.44)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program is offered by CIFAL Newcastle, a United Nations training center specializing in disaster resilience and sustainable development, located at the University of Newcastle. In collaboration with the University, the United Nations has created the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development. Participants in this program gain essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively apply the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
There are four pathways into the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (MDRSD) program:
1. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (120 units) is available for applicants who have:
a three year bachelor degree and a minimum of one year of work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant
2. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (80 units) is available for applicants who have:
a three year bachelor degree and five years' work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant; or
a four year honours bachelor degree, or a three year bachelor degree plus a relevant graduate certificate or graduate diploma
3. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (80 units) is available for applicants who have:
a three year bachelor degree and five years' work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant plus the UON Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction
a four year honours bachelor degree, or a three year bachelor degree plus the UON Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction
4. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (160 units) is available for applicants who have:
an advanced diploma or associate degree and five years' work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant; or
a three year bachelor degree which is not accompanied by employment in a disaster-relevant role or work experience
5. Indirect entry into the MDRSD program via the Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction (GCDRR). Upon completion of the GCDRR, students would be eligible for admission into the MDRSD program (160 units) with 40 units of credit. This entry path is available for applicants who have:
an advanced diploma or associate degree which is not accompanied by employment in a disaster-relevant role or work experience.
Relevant work experience will be assessed using the following information:
An applicant statement detailing current role and work experience that is disaster-related
A statement of service relating to disaster-related employment
A comprehensive curriculum vitae IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0 , TOEFL IBT 79 R: 19 L: 20 S: 20 Writing 24
Tuition
AUD
43,015