Emergency and incident Management

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Relevant professional experience will be considered.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

This course is ideal for professionals in emergency response roles who want to enhance their expertise in incident management, leadership and community safety. Modules have been reviewed by external experts in the Civil Contingencies Secretariat (UK Cabinet Office) and align with industry requirements. Credits from this course can contribute towards the Emergency Management and Resilience MSc degree.

• Equip yourself with the skills to develop effective emergency strategies based on best-practice planning and policy.
• Analyse best-practice planning, policy and processes for developing effective emergency incident management strategies.
• Explore legal and socio-political frameworks, emerging technological solutions, and current safety and threat environments in the sector.

Why you should study this course

• Advance your skills in evaluating complex situations, developing creative and innovative solutions, and implementing lessons learned.
• Course content reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the subject. Learn current techniques and tactics for preventing, planning, preparing and responding to various emergencies, while also assessing relevant technical data, information, and best practices in emergency planning and incident management.
• Members of our current teaching team have practical experience in emergency and incident management and allied professions. Their experience includes command and control design, the design and management of simulated emergency exercises, emergency planning, risk mapping, and the creation of response frameworks for mass evacuation. (Staff subject to change.)
• One-to-one academic writing support is available for those who are new or returning to higher education.
• You may have opportunities to take part in training and exercises through simulated emergency scenarios in our immersive Simulation Centre.

Please use the official Coventry University website as your main source of information as our courses are subject to change throughout the year.