Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resilience
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The frequency and intensity of disasters and other crises around the world are increasing. The need for professionals with expertise in disaster risk and resilience has never been greater. This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the field of disaster risk reduction and management. With flexible study options, this is an ideal choice for professionals seeking to advance their careers in disaster management, policy development, community resilience, and r
Official- Duration
- 9 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Callaghan
- NSW · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 113786K
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Course overview
The frequency and intensity of disasters and other crises around the world are increasing. The need for professionals with expertise in disaster risk and resilience has never been greater. This program provides students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the field of disaster risk reduction and management. With flexible study options, this is an ideal choice for professionals seeking to advance their careers in disaster management, policy development, community resilience, and related fields. Students will have the opportunity to progress into the Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience with credits earned from this program.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements. 2. Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
University of Newcastle master's coursework admission generally requires an AQF-compliant bachelor degree or equivalent from an Australian institution or recognised overseas institution. Individual programs may add discipline, prior award, experience, interview, audition or portfolio requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific additional criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $20,350per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Online
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk and Resiliencenewcastle.edu.au
- University of Newcastlenewcastle.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Masters Degree Coursework Awards and Programs ScheduleOfficial source
- University of Newcastle International Prospectus 2027 - South AsiaOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source