Postgraduate studies in Emergency Management

Coventry University Online offers 100% online postgraduate certificate courses and a master’s degree in the emergency response and management area, designed to support those looking to develop skills in this field. Join a UK university, ranked 9th as a Modern University in UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Courses in this area:

Emergency Management and Resilience MSc
Emergency and Incident Management PGCert
Emergency Preparedness and Management PGCert

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Why study these programmes

Further your career and learn the latest skills and techniques in emergency management and resilience, incident management, and emergency preparedness.

Learn in the company of other working professionals

Gain the opportunity to build valuable connections through our online learning platform, including exchanging ideas and collaborating with fellow students. From day one, you are placed in a learning environment which can help you develop practical skills, driving new ways of thinking alongside your fellow working students and academics.

Latest industry content

Our postgraduate courses are designed by industry experts to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional success. Focusing on practical content, these emergency management courses could help you stay at the forefront of the field.

Consistent student support

At Coventry University Online, we offer you extensive student support for your postgraduate degree/certificates. We can help provide you with academic skills, wellbeing and career support, wellbeing and personal development opportunities.

Awards and rankings

Just a few of Coventry University's many accolades.

5 Stars

QS Stars
for Teaching and Employability

QS Stars University Ratings

Ranked 9th

Modern University in the UK

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Ranked 4th

for Overall Satisfaction

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

Why choose Coventry University Online

Coventry University has been awarded 5 QS Stars Overall by QS Stars University Ratings for areas including teaching, employability, global engagement and research.

Learn from experts

Gain insights from industry experts and academics. Our courses are designed for today's professional challenges and your career development.

Real-world application

Designed for working professionals, our programmes are designed to be practical, innovative. Learn skills you can immediately apply in professional environments.

Build your network

Our expert-focused curriculum is shaped by tutors with in-depth knowledge of the field, with a keen focus on building career connections and establishing a network with other students.

Excellent support

Receive comprehensive support with access to academics, career advisors, writing tutors, and wellbeing services.

Employer's choice

Tap into Coventry University's alumni network and long history of established employer relationships across major industry sectors.

Designed to support your career development

Learn at a UK university, recognised globally. Have the chance to study alongside other professionals and access industry insight for your current or future roles.

About these programmes

Master’s in Emergency Management and Resilience MSc

Studied 100% online, this master’s degree is designed to develop the advanced knowledge and skills needed to anticipate, assess and effectively respond to emergencies - while building long-term resilience and recovery strategies.

Some of the key highlights of this online postgraduate qualification are outlined below:

Explore a multidisciplinary curriculum spanning preparedness, resilience, crisis leadership, training design, and business continuity.
Gain practical experience by carrying out an independent, industry-facing working paper at publishable quality.
Upon successful completion of the professional development module, you will gain the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. See the 'Accreditation and professional recognition’ section on the course page for further details.
Designed for professionals seeking to advance or pivot their careers in emergency management, resilience, and related fields.

Emergency Preparedness and Management PGCert

Studied 100% online, this postgraduate certificate aims to equip you with the industry-ready academic knowledge to devise and implement effective emergency preparedness and management strategies of your own.

Some of the key highlights of this online postgraduate qualification are outlined below:

Gain a broad, multidisciplinary perspective on emergency preparedness and management.
Learn current and evolving techniques to prevent, plan, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Develop skills in critical appraisal of technical data, information and best practices.
Benefit from teaching by staff with real-world experience in emergency planning, incident management, and command and control design (staff subject to change).
Explore practical areas including risk mapping, emergency planning, and preparation of response frameworks for mass evacuation.

Emergency and Incident Management PGCert

Studied 100% online, this postgraduate certificate course is designed to provide you with the academic underpinning to analyse features of best-practice planning, policy and process - so that you can go on to devise effective emergency incident management of your own.

Some of the key highlights of this 100% online postgraduate qualification are outlined below:

Analyse best-practice planning, policy and processes in incident management.
Study a multidisciplinary curriculum covering prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
Learn from teaching staff with hands-on experience in real-world emergency and incident management.
Build skills in areas such as command and control, risk mapping and the preparation of response frameworks for mass evacuation.

What you will study

Emergency Management and Resilience MSc Modules

Emergency Planning and Preparedness – 15 credits
Integrated Emergency Management – 15 credits
Community Resilience and Preparedness – 15 credits
Critical Incident Leadership – 15 credits
Training and Exercising – 15 credits
Foresight, Insight and Strategy – 15 credits
Recovery and Reconstruction – 15 credits
Business Continuity and Crisis Management – 15 credits
Disaster and Emergency Management – Research Project – 50 credits
Leading Diverse Workforces – 10 credits

Emergency and Incident Management PGCert Modules

Critical Incident Leadership - 15 credits
Emergency Planning and Preparedness - 15 credits
Integrated Emergency Management - 15 credits
Community Resilience and Preparedness - 15 credits

Emergency Preparedness and Management PGCert Modules

Critical Incident Leadership - 15 credits
Emergency Planning and Preparedness - 15 credits
Integrated Emergency Management - 15 credits
Business Continuity and Crisis Management - 15 credits

Disclaimer

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you will learn

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Study 100% online and get the same qualification, along with many of the same benefits and support as a campus student.

Our 100% online courses offer the same top-quality modules as on-campus.
Your learning activities are available on-demand through our innovative social learning platform, so that you can learn at the best time and location for you.
Enjoy 24/7 access to electronic resources, including thousands of books, e-journals and newspapers.
Receive guidance from a tutor who will lead live sessions (recorded for those unable to attend) to support and add depth to your learning.
The tutor will be available for further support through email and the learning platform.

Fees and funding

MSc: £10,000 (180 credits)

PGCert: £3,333.33 (60 credits)

Our tuition fees are calculated for the entire duration of the programme. You also have the option to pay fees by credit hour, rather than making a full upfront payment. A variety of payment options exist including instalments through the duration of the programme.

Fees terms

Our tuition fees are calculated for the entire duration of the programme. You also have the option to pay fees up front per module, rather than paying the full course fee up front in one payment.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³ 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 per cent 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.

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.

Discounts, loans, scholarships

Career opportunities

National and local government

NGOs and multi-lateral organisations

Health services and epidemiology

Military

(Re)insurance and risk management

City resilience

Security and safety sector

Research and further study

Emergency services and civil contingencies

Environmental incident response

Humanitarian agencies and NGOs

The graduate outcomes listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.