Risk Management in society
120 ECTS credits
Study programme
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Education level:
Master's level
Prerequisites
General admission requirements.
Specific admission requirements: Upper secondary level Swedish 3 or B, English 6 or A. Bachelor degree of at least 180 ECTS cr. in one of the subject areas social science, natural science, technology, or health care, or equivalent.
Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Risk Management in Society (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Risk perception and communication (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Human Safety I: injury analysis and risk assessment (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Management 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Human Safety II: injury prevention and safety promotion (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Natural Disaster Management 2 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Risk Management Theory (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Sustainable Development from a Safety Perspective (Optional) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Optional course (Optional) | 15 |
| Climate adaptation and risk reduction (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Human Safety III: Societal safety promotion (Optional) | 7.5 |
| Quantitative Scientific Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Qualitative Scientific Methodology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Risk Management - Master Degree Project (Obligatory) | 30 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Läsårs- och programvärderingar
Start semester Autumn 2014
Start semester Autumn 2015
Start semester Autumn 2016
Start semester Autumn 2017
Start semester Autumn 2018
- Start Autumn 2021
- Mode of study Distance
- Language Swedish and English
- Application code KAU-70335
- Study pace 100% (Distance)