15Jun
UndergraduateCourse summary
Reasons to choose Kingston – This course is accredited by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). – The subject is brought to life through overseas fieldwork at locations susceptible to hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes. – The course is highly practical and you’ll work alongside hazard practitioners in fields such as floods and volcanoes. About this course What are the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods and landslides? How do we plan for them, lessen their impact and handle the emergencies that can result? This course examines the physical science of natural hazards, the social factors that can contribute to disasters, emergency planning and disaster risk reduction (DRR). You’ll gain expertise in a range of practical and field techniques through “real-world” exercises. Guest speakers come from a variety of DRR organisations, provide first-hand learning opportunities and introduce you to potential career paths.
Course details
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Year 1: GG4020 - Digital Earth and Spatial Analysis, GG4080 - Introduction to Physical Geography and Environmental Hazards, GG4030 - Understanding the Environment, GG4090 - Research and Fieldwork Methods. Year 2: GG5155 -Cartography, Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, GG5400 - Design and Management of Environmental Projects, GG5180 - Ecology and Conservation, GG5020 -Land, Water and the Environment, GG5155 -Cartography, Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis, GG5140 - Disaster Risk Reduction, GG5190 - Geomorphology and Geophysical Hazards. Year 3: GG6140 - GIS: Transforming Geography and Environment, GG6080 - Land and Water Resources Management, GG6070 - The Challenge of Climate Change, GG6400 - Research Project, GG6130 - Disaster Management.
Assessment method
Teaching includes lectures, seminars and tutorials, practical classes and integrated fieldwork study. We place an emphasis is on learning through experiences and there is field and practical work at all stages, including local and overseas fieldwork. Assessment is varied and your assignments may replicate tasks you are likely to face in the workplace including report writing, role-playing exercises, presentations and environmental hazards and disaster management project exercises.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Environmental Management and Assessment, Institute of
How to apply
15Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F822
- Institution code:
- K84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/environmental-hazards-disaster/
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
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https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
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Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ