Master of Planning and Management of Natural Hazards
University of New England
Program Overview
Gain expertise in the field of natural hazard mitigation, in Australian and international contexts, at a time when skills in disaster reduction are particularly vital. Through a comprehensive coursework program plus your supervised dissertation, you will gain practical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to succeed as leader in the field of natural hazard mitigation.
The coursework program within the Master of Planning and Management of Natural Hazards includes four core units plus four elective units in special interest areas.
The core units cover topic areas that are fundamental to planning and managing natural hazards:
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environmental factors that combine to produce natural hazards
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the ecological, social and economic consequences of natural hazards and disasters
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methods relevant to studying aspects of natural hazards and disasters
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mitigation strategies
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challenges and opportunities for policy development in the natural hazards field
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future trends in planning for and managing natural hazards.
Armidale, Australia
18 Months
AU$ 31,600
IELTS: 6
Rule A Core Units
54 credit points
Complete the following units:
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Climate Change and Future Planning (GEPL407) – 6 credit points
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Natural Hazards (GEPL409) – 6 credit points
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Uncertainty, Science and Policy-Making (GEPL415) – 6 credit points
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Planning Policy for Hazards (GEPL490) – 6 credit points
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Masters Dissertation (GEPL500) – 24 credit points
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Applied Research Methods (GEPL538) – 6 credit points
Rule B Core Units
30 credit points
Complete the following units:
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Masters Dissertation (GEPL500) – 24 credit points
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Applied Research Methods (GEPL538) – 6 credit points
Rule C Core Units
30 credit points
Complete the following units:
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Masters Dissertation (GEPL500) – 24 credit points
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Applied Research Methods (GEPL538) – 6 credit points
A candidate shall:
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hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a related field of study, for example, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or Environmental Science; or
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hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE and attained at least a Credit point average in 24 credit points; or
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hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE and attained at least a Credit point average in 48 credit points.
Students must meet the University's English Language Requirements for Admission
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:
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English is the applicant's first language; or
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Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or
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A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or
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An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or
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Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or
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A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*
International Fees
$31,600*
By completing the Master of Planning and Management of Natural Hazards, you will be on track to being an industry leader and expert to work in:
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environmental and town planning
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urban and regional planning
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natural resource management
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emergency management
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disaster mitigation.