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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of this Risk Communication and Perception course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- Describe the "non-science" influences in risk assessment and management using sociological and psychological theories relating to risk perception, attitudes and communication,
- Identify and evaluate drivers that may influence individual or group perceptions and attitudes towards risk in specific scenarios,
- Participate in the discourse on the roles in society of different stakeholders (e.g. the media, NGOs, academics, government) with respect to risk assessment issues and to be able to describe to others why they have the beliefs they hold,
- Demonstrate skills in listening to concerns from different individuals/groups towards risks and the ability to enter into dialogue with such groups,
- Develop effective means of communication to suit specific or general situations and how to demonstrate its effectiveness, and critique methods based on theories and evidence.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- What is meant by the perception of risk and how it varies with context,
- Attitudes towards risk based on psychological, cultural and other dimensions,
- The role of various societal groups (the media, NGOs, etc) in risk issues,
- Models of the amplification and attenuation of risk,
- Understanding the “fright factors” in risk perception,
- Horizon scanning and scenario building tools for communicating future risk to individuals and organisations,
- Communicating risk messages to individuals, groups and society at large and errors in communication.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Risk Management View 43 other Short Courses in Risk Management in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Those individuals who are involved in either risk assessment or management or would like to build their knowledge in how communication to a range of audiences can be influenced by outside factors.
Tuition Fee
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International
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1400 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1400 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
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