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Programme NameMaster in Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management [from 2021] (6410)
DepartmentDepartment of Environmental Studies
FacultyFaculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Admission CriteriaAn undergraduate degree in a relevant area, including Environmental and Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Forestry, Agriculture, Engineering, Economics or a related science or engineering field.
OR
A Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant science or engineering field (approved by the Department of Environmental Studies).
OR
Any other qualification deemed by the University to be equivalent to the above.
OR
A mature student (over 21 years) engaged in relevant practice for at least 5 years with Diplomas or Certificates in Climate Change or related areas (approved by the Department of Environmental Studies).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV5105 Disaster Risk Management in the Caribbean Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV5111 Climate Change Science and Modelling/Introduction Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV5112 Research Methods 1: Communication, Ethics and Scientific Writing Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV5113 Geographic Information Systems for Environmental Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV5209 Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation Online 4
ENV5211 Climate Change Policy and Negotiations Online 4
ENV5212 Resilience: Coping with Disasters Online 4
ZZZ5201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 In consultation with your Head of Department, select either ENV5221 OR ENV5222

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV5207 Environmental Research Methods Online 4
ENV5210 Community-Based Disaster Risk Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV5309 Emergency Planning and Management Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
ENV6101 Statistics and Biometry Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ENV6201 Environmental Leadership Online 4
ENV6402 Scientific Demonstrations in Research Online 8

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711