COURSE DESCRIPTION

If you are interested in environmental hazards and disaster management this course is for you. You will learn to understand, monitor and evaluate the Earth’s environmental systems, and predict, manage and respond to environmental challenges at global, regional and local scales. The environmental science, hazards and disasters course is ideal if you want to focus your study on the causes of environmental hazards (such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, floods and tsunamis) and how to plan and manage the related emergencies.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• This course includes overseas fieldwork. You’ll visit and study sites of earthquakes or volcanic activity, bringing the subject to life.
• The course is highly practical. You’ll work alongside hazard practitioners in fields such as floods and volcanoes.
• An independent research project will reflect your own environmental science interests and help you build towards your career.