Emergency Preparedness and Management PGCert

Program Overview

Emergency Preparedness and Management PGCert

Course Overview

This Emergency Preparedness and Management PGCert course caters to those within emergency response looking to further their skills in emergency planning, incident management and training development and delivery.

Studied 100% online, the course aims to provide you with the academic understanding underpinning best practice planning, policy and process so that you can go on to devise effective emergency preparedness and management of your own.

Course content covers important legal and socio-political frameworks within emergency and incident management, as well as emerging technological solutions and the contemporary safety and threat environments that impact on the sector.

The four modules have been reviewed by external experts in the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (UK Cabinet Office) and meet the requirements of government and other organisations. Modules from this programme can be taken forward and count towards the Emergency Management and Resilience MSc qualification.

The part-time route allows those already employed in crowd safety, health and safety, and security management to balance their studies with other commitments and apply academic rigour to their practical experience.

Why You Should Study This Course

Course content is broad-based to reflect the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. For example, as well as being taught current and evolving techniques and tactics used to prevent, plan, prepare or respond to a wide range of emergencies, you will cover and critically appraise relevant technical data, information, and best practices in emergency planning and incident management.

Members of our current teaching team have practical experience and have carried out employment, consultancy and research in emergency preparedness and management and allied professions. This includes command and control design, the design and management of simulated emergency exercises, emergency planning, risk mapping and the preparation of response frameworks for mass evacuation (staff subject to change).

What You'll Study

Develop your skills and knowledge in assessing and managing dynamic risks, situational awareness and the role of human factors, incident leadership, evaluative approaches to planning, governance and public policy, interoperability, public response to emergencies and early recovery considerations. Develop high-level analytical, decision-making and communication skills and make a difference in the organisation where you work.

Modules

• Risk, Incidents and Leadership - 15 credits
• Emergency Planning and Preparedness - 15 credits
• Integrated Emergency Management: Policy and Issues - 15 credits
• Training and Exercise Design and Delivery - 15 credits

How You'll Learn

Study 100% online

This course is studied completely online via our digital learning environment. It can be studied as a full-time postgraduate certificate programme over three semesters in one year, or on a part-time basis. Our platform provider is currently Aula.

This course can be offered on a part-time basis. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our part-time offering here, it is tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants. Therefore, the part-time teaching arrangements vary. Request further information about the part-time study.

When studying online you will have access to a complete set of online learning materials delivered through our approved platforms. The learning materials contain all the essential teaching you will need to complete your course and undertake your assessments. You also have access to our library's electronic resources 24/7, including thousands of books, ejournals and newspapers.

In addition to the learning assets, you will have the support of an Associate Lecturer. The Associate Lecturer will undertake weekly live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend). These sessions will be seminar based, discussing the learning materials, giving clarity, depth and direction to your learning.

The Associate Lecturer will also offer fortnightly one-to-one surgeries for any individual requirements and will be available for questions on platform and via email.

Prefer to study with time on campus? Click here to view our on campus course.

Teaching Contact Hours

You will study modules totalling 60 credits each academic year.

A typical 15-credit module requires a total of 150 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching Hours:

During your studies, you can expect two teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with an Associate Lecturer or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and Independent Study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online Learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

• essays
• group work
• presentations
• reports
• projects
• coursework
• individual assignments.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirements:

• UK and International

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

• Africa
• Americas
• Central Asia
• East Asia
• Europe
• Middle East
• South Asia
• South East Asia

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

Typical Entry Requirements

A 2:2 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. Applicants with a lower class of degree and/or professional experience only will be individually considered and will usually be interviewed prior to being offered a place on the course.

Opportunities for recognition of prior learning and experience (RPL/RPEL) on a case-by-case basis (evidence required). Please enquire to find out more.

Each application will be considered on its merits and the final decision will be made by the course director. For information regarding what might amount to a ‘relevant discipline’ and ‘relevant work experience/relevant professional development qualification’ please get in touch.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no component lower than 5.5

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Fees and Funding

Student | Full-time | Part-time ---|---|--- UK and International | £4,517 | Request fee information

The tuition fee stated above is calculated for the entire duration of this programme. You also have the option to pay fees by credit hour, rather than making a full upfront payment.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

Fees will be reviewed annually; however, any increase will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or must extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as re-assessments should you need them.

Scholarships, Bursaries and Discounts

We offer a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts. For more information, visit our fees page or contact our study advisor.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

All students have access to these facilities in Coventry:

The Library

You will benefit from our support designed to help you succeed and our industry-relevant teaching and resources. These include our modern library and computing facilities, dedicated careers advice and Your Students’ Union.

The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student campus life. It's also home to the Student Wellbeing Centre, the Spirituality and Faith Centre, the Tank Studio and the Enterprise Hub.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and Opportunities

On successful completion, you should have:

• a comprehensive evaluation of risk, its components and influencing factors, approaches to assessment, prioritisation and role in planning, managing and recovering from crises and emergencies
• detailed knowledge of policy and approaches for mitigating, preparing for, managing and recovering from emergencies or crises for responding agencies and organisations and affected communities
• a thorough comprehension of approaches to assessing complexity and interaction and developing, monitoring and evaluating resilience in processes, systems, organisations and communities at risk from known and emergent threats in a sustainable way
• a detailed analysis of multi-stakeholder engagement, communication, co-operation and governance in all aspects of policy and strategy development, implementation and management at all scales
• an ability to manage information, evaluate uncertainty, ambiguity and complexity in knowledge, method and management, and make appropriate and defensible decisions.

Our part-time students are often sponsored by their employers, and successful completion of this postgraduate level qualification could provide the credibility needed to progress in your organisation and career.

Successful graduates could work in a range of organisations with crowded places duties, including venue and stadia management, the uniformed services, private security management, and the live events, transport and retail sectors.

The course aims to support the development of your skills in problem-solving, teamwork and leadership, project management and communication, all of which are qualities employers demand. We strive to produce graduates who can make difficult decisions whilst being culturally sensitive, ethical and compassionate.

Our current teaching staff and the university’s career specialists, known as the Talent Team, can support your search for employment in the UK or overseas by making use of our alumni network, industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice (all subject to availability).

Where Our Graduates Work

Opportunities exist globally within:

• Emergency services and civil contingencies
• Health service and epidemiology
• Military
• Utility and Critical National Infrastructure organisations
• High risk industry – manufacturing, automotive, nuclear, oil and gas, aviation
• Environmental Incident Response
• Risk and crisis consultancy
• Humanitarian agencies and NGOs
• Security and events industries
• Research and further study.