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Bachelor of Disaster and Emergency Management
- Coventry, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year degree on reducing the impact of human, technological and environmental disasters.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain and apply fundamental concepts in Disaster and Emergency Management. Analyze discipline-specific problems using suitable methods and tools. Communicate findings and demonstrate skills relevant to business and management.
Career outcomes
- Emergency services
- NHS
- Environment Agency
- government departments
- high-risk manufacturing
- energy and aviation companies
- military
- consultancy
- insurance and banking
- international disaster and development agencies
Curriculum
- Three-year
- 360-credit degree (four with a placement year). Year 1: Fundamentals of Disaster and Emergency Management
- Global Challenges
- Societal Resilience
- Disaster Management in Practice. Year 2: Risk and Preparedness
- Organisational Resilience
- Training Testing Exercising and Simulation
- Urban Design. Year 3: Recovery and Reconstruction
- International Field Study
- Research Project.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 112
- A level BBC
- GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
- Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
- BTEC DMM
- IB Diploma 29 points
- Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above
- Other qualifications and experience Our students come from a variety of backgrounds
- Each with a unique story
- We recognise a breadth of qualifications . If your qualifications differ from the above
- Contact our Admissions Team who will be happy t
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Disaster and Emergency Management admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,800 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Coventry |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Engineering, Environment and Science |
| Department | Department of Business and Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
75 days leftProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
143 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
193 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,800 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical, IELTS Academic 6.

