Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

Help build a more resilient future Organisations worldwide value championing disaster resilience. They save lives and revenue while gaining a competitive advantage. By becoming more resilient, disaster risks can be mitigated and reduced.

This program equips graduates from diverse backgrounds with resilience and sustainable development skills. You'll learn to anticipate and reduce disaster risks and handle the impacts of extreme events. By applying these principles, you will emerge stronger and better prepared for the future. If your role involves identifying, mitigating, and managing business, safety, community, or environmental risks, this program is for you. It will put you at the forefront of your field, preparing you for challenging situations. This is the first and only degree to provide UN co-certification in the use of tools and frameworks central to resilience building, thereby achieving sustainable development. It contains core elements related to disaster risk reduction and resilience building. These elements are underpinned by a practical grounding and application of the Sendai Framework and UN-SDGs and the development of disaster risk management skills. Meet alumna Kylie and current student Gemma and hear about their journeys studying disaster risk and resilience at the University of Newcastle. With the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters and other crises around the world, the need for professionals with expertise in disaster risk and reduction has never been greater. A Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience degree equips graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond.