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| Application Deadline: | Applications can be made at any time | ||
| Location: | Loughborough / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, July |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This programme is aimed at graduates with little or no practical experience of emergency infrastructure provision and experienced practitioners who have a specific interest in addressing the problems of emergency infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries. It aims to develop participants’ potential and understanding of the principles and practice of infrastructure provision in emergency situations and equip them with the appropriate expertise and skills for emergency work in low- and middle-income countries. On completion of the programme participants will be able to:
* understand the types of disasters, their trends, causes and consequences
* assess, plan, manage and implement infrastructure provision in emergencies
* appreciate the range of infrastructure needed by communities affected by emergencies both during and after the event
* describe, design, use, operate and maintain the range of technologies generally used in emergency water supply and sanitation
* work with traumatised populations to deliver essential services
Contents
Core Modules
* Introduction to Infrastructure in Emergencies
* Emergencies Management and People
* Emergency Water Supply
* Emergency Sanitation
Optional Modules
* Urban Infrastructure
* Water Utilities Management
* Integrated Water Resources Management
* Wastewater Treatment
* Individual Research Project
Assessment
Coursework, research project (dissertation, abstract, executive summary and oral examination).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Entry qualifications vary depending on the programme, but generally a good honours degree in engineering, sciences, or related discipline or an equivalent professional qualification.
You must also have an acceptable qualification in English Language.
* GCSE English Language - Grade C or above
* IELTS band 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
* TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice) minimum score of 600 (paper-based test) or 100 (Internet-based test) with specific requirements for sub tests
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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