About the course

This program is delivered through CIFAL Newcastle, a United Nations training centre with a focus on disaster resilience and sustainable development, which is hosted at the University of Newcastle. The United Nations has partnered with the University to develop the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development. Students in this program develop the best practice knowledge and skills needed to implement the new UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Sendai framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (January), 2024	Callaghan
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Callaghan
Trimester 3 (August), 2024	Callaghan
Trimester 1 (January), 2025	Callaghan
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Callaghan
Trimester 3 (August), 2025	Callaghan
Trimester 1 (January), 2026	Callaghan
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Callaghan
Trimester 3 (August), 2026	Callaghan

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Newcastle

There are four pathways into the Master of Disaster Resilience and Sustainable Development (MDRSD) program:

　　1. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (120 units) is available for applicants who have:

　　a three year bachelor degree and a minimum of one year of work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant

　　2. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (80 units) is available for applicants who have:

　　a three year bachelor degree and five years' work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant, or

　　a four year honours bachelor degree, or a three year bachelor degree plus a relevant graduate certificate or graduate diploma

　　3. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (80 units) is available for applicants who have:

　　a three year bachelor degree and five years' work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant plus the UON Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reducation

　　a four year honours bachelor degree, or a three year bachelor degree plus the UON Graduate Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction

　　4. Direct entry into the MDRSD program (160 units) is available for applicants who have:

　　an advanced diploma or associate degree and five years' work experience in a role that is deemed to be disaster-relevant, or

　　a three year bachelor degree which is not accompanied by employment in a disaster-relevant role or work experience

　　IELTS - 6.5 (Minimum 6.0 in Each Component), TOEFL iBT - 79 and TOEFL PBT - 550

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Newcastle. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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