Stellenbosch University
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Studies and Development
The Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Studies and Development in Arts is offered by Stellenbosch University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Studies and Development offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Fauclty of Arts and Social Sciences
This cross-disciplinary one-year programme aims to provide students with an integrated understanding of disaster risk and its implications for sustainable development in Africa, with a strong but not exclusive focus on South Africa. It emphasizes understanding the interactions between social and physical risk producing processes, and builds students’ capacity to plan and implement comprehensive risk reduction measures. It provides a grounding for multiple career paths, including teaching, research and practice.The course also serves a bridging programme for students wishing to enter RADAR’s MPhil in Disaster Risk Science and Development, but do not hold the required postgraduate qualifications.
Programme StructureThe programme develops students’ understanding of disaster risk and risk reduction, and the interplay between the physical environment and social conditions that undermine development.
Compulsory Modules13134 : Disaster Risk Science and Development 712(30)13691 : Community Risk Assessment 771(30)13742 : Risk and Development 771(30)Elective module(s)(a total of 30 credits)13718 : Environmental Hazards 771(30)11919 : Environmental Governance 771(15)13187 : Critical Theory for Transdisciplinary Research in Health and Development 771(30)13189 : History, Politics and Ethics of Health and Development in Africa 771(30)12230 : Introduction to Development Planning 771(15)58718 : Sustainable Development 771(15)11199 : Sustainable Cities 775(15)13142 : Community Development 771(15)Assessment and ExaminationStudents are required to write a series of assignments, do practical group projects and examinations.
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