Program Overview
The Disaster and Emergency Response at Edith Cowan University is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Disaster and Emergency Response programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disaster and Emergency Response programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Emergency Management
- Disaster Preparedness & Mitigation
- Major Incident Management
- Disaster Health Practice & Humanitarian Relief
- Psychological Effects of Disaster
- Research Proposal Preparation and Research Methods
- Advanced Emergency Management Response
- Disaster recovery
- Medical Science Masters Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Non standard timetable requirements
- The course can be studied entirely online when suitable agreements have been established to provide supervision of the practical components of the course. However, if suitable supervisors and/or facilities are not available, attendance at the Joondalup Campus will be required. In the absence of clinical placement settings, on-campus intensive workshops will be provided to meet the learning outcomes of individual units.
Minimum requirement
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - PTE Academic 64, with no score less than 58 for postgraduate standard entry coursesEnglish Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, Australia
Edith Cowan University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months