Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction
University of NewcastleProgram Overview
The Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction at University of Newcastle is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Preparedness and Reconstruction 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 31,295 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,425 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Newcastle, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction 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
- Post-disaster Project Management
- Disaster Mitigation and Sustainable Re-development
- Professional Practice for Disaster Management
- Economics of and for Disaster Management
- Social and Policy Considerations for Disaster Management and
- Disaster Management Research Project (on a topic of your choice to support your career goals).
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
AQF Level 8 Cognate entry into this program is possible through the following Cognate qualifications:
- Honours Bachelor Degree, Honours Award, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, and Graduate Certificate in Disaster Preparedness and Reconstruction with 5 years experience.
AQF Level 7 Cognate entry into the program is possible through the following Cognate qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree with 5 years experience, Bachelor Degree with NO experience
AQF Level 8 Non-Cognate entry into this program is possible through following Non-Cognate qualifications:
- Honours Bachelor Degree, Honours Award, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate with 5 years experience
- Honours Bachelor Degree, Honours Award, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate with NO experience
AQF Level 7 Non-Cognate entry into the program is possible through the following Non-Cognate qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree with 5 years experience
- Bachelor Degree with NO experience
Cognatefor the purposes of admission are considered to be in the following areas:
- Social services/Humanitarian
- Medial/Nursing
- Land Economics / Real Estate / Property / Valuation
- Architecture / Building / Construction Management
- Surveying / Quantity Surveying
- Engineering in Civil / Structural / Mechanical / Electrical/Computer
- Natural Environment
- Town Planning / Urban Planning
- Commerce / Economics / Finance
- Business / Marketing / Technology Management/Government Administration
- Emergency management services (fire, ambulance, security, civil-military etc.)
- Law
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,295 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,425 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,295 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 23,425 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Newcastle directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
New South Wales, Australia
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
