Program Overview
The Disaster Risk and Resilience at Lincoln University Canterbury is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 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 Risk and Resilience programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand 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: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Disaster Risk and Resilience 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
- Natural Hazard Risk Assessment
- Advanced Risk and Resilience
- Introduction to Disaster Risk and Resilience
- Advanced Professional Planning Methods and Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A relevant degree with at least a B grade average in the 300 level and final year (full-time equivalent) courses
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 30,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lincoln University Canterbury 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 Lincoln University Canterbury
Lincoln University Canterbury
Lincoln, New Zealand
Lincoln University is a public university in New Zealand that was formed in 1990 when Lincoln College, Canterbury was made independent of the University of Canterbury. Founded in 1878, it is the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
