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Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

PostgraduateUON-DRR-MAS2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Prepare for extreme events and disasters

Approach challenging situations with confidence using tools central to resilience building. You’ll cover core theories of disaster risk reduction. Consider business, community, and policy responses. Includes United Nations co-certification.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
16

Indicative first year fee

$30,810

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

About this degree

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

This program is designed for those in management positions in private and public sector organisations. It is designed for people working on resilience-building against extreme events. These events include natural hazards, climate change, data breaches, political instability, terror attacks, human conflicts, and health epidemics. 

Recent disasters in Australia and around the world have shown the need for more professionals in resilience-building roles. This program prepares graduates for these important roles. 

Graduates may qualify for the following roles within the industry: 

  • Risk Manager 
  • Compliance Officer 
  • Recovery Outreach Worker 
  • Emergency Management Officer 
  • Disaster Resilience Officer. 

Professional recognition

United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) 

This program includes courses that are certified by the Centre International de Formation des Autorites et Leaders (CIFAL) Newcastle, in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). 

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) 

This program includes a course that is co-certified by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in accordance with the global Sendai Frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction.