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Overview
This flexible course combines part-time online learning with two weeks of full-time studies at the University of Copenhagen’s city campus in central Copenhagen.
The course will enable students to work with these shelter mandated international and national organizations in both natural disasters and complex emergencies (conflicts). They will acquire knowledge, tools and critical analytical skill to address shelter in disasters from relief to recovery. The Shelter and Settlements in Disasters course is offered by the University of Copenhagen.
Knowledge
- Have adequate knowledge of the humanitarian response system, the role and functioning of the shelter cluster and the various shelter and settlements typologies, tools, standards and approaches
- Have acquired strategic and practical knowledge of shelter and settlements policies, methods, tools and procedures in the humanitarian response system and will be prepared to practice these in a sustainable manner from relief to recovery.
Skills
Identify key shelter and settlements challenges and opportunities, apply relevant shelter assessment methods and prepare sustainable shelter and settlements strategies relevant to specific intervention phases.
Competence
Demonstrate a strategic and practical knowledge of shelter and settlements policies, methods, tools and procedures in the humanitarian response system and practice these in a sustainable manner from relief to recovery.
Programme Structure
Component 1:
- The international humanitarian response system - organization, tools and how it responds to shelter and settlements needs in natural disasters and complex emergencies.
- At the end of Component 1, students have solid knowledge of the humanitarian response system, the role and functioning of the shelter cluster and the various shelter and settlements typologies, tools, standards and approaches
Component 2:
- Applying the theory - assessments, challenges and preparing for shelter and settlements interventions.
- At the end of Component 2, students can identify key shelter and settlements challenges and opportunities, apply relevant shelter assessment methods and prepare sustainable shelter and settlements strategies relevant to specific intervention phases.
Component 3:
- Final paper - Programming shelter and settlements interventions.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
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Credits
5 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Management Studies Emergency & Disaster ManagementAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 83
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, medicine, social sciences, science, journalism, etc.) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution
- At least two years of work experience
- Proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
2417 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2417 EUR for the full programme during 2 months. -
EU/EEA
1678 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1678 EUR for the full programme during 2 months.
For students from EU/EEA:
- Master student: 12,000 DKK
- Single course student: 12,500 DKK
Non-EU/EEA:
- Master student: 17,500 DKK
- Single course student: 18,000 DKK
Living costs for Copenhagen
7928 - 13456 DKK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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