Geography with Natural Hazard Management (Hons) University of Chester

Overview

During this Geography with Natural Hazard Management (Hons) course from University of Chester, you will dive into how natural hazards operate, learn about the risks they pose to people and places, and how it can be managed. The course looks at both environmental and social dimensions of disasters at a range of scales from global to local.

By understanding hazard processes, and learning how to assess their impacts, monitor changes and communicate effectively for crisis response, you will develop the knowledge and skills required to address the key hazard management challenges. You'll start applying your knowledge to real-world situations. You'll work on projects that connect what you've learned to current global challenges and begin planning your own research project. You'll go deeper into topics like resilience, adaptation, and how societies cope with disasters. You'll also study hazard management in both UK and international settings – perfect for building a career in disaster response or environmental planning.

Careers

Graduate careers include…

• Environment professionals

• Secondary education teaching professionals

• Social and humanities scientists

• Natural and social science professionals