Why study this course with us?

• Managing natural hazards is becoming increasingly complex due to a combination of factors, including the spread of cities into hazard-prone areas and the influence of climate change (e.g. more intense/frequent and irregular hurricanes). Managing these hazards therefore needs a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, which is what NHM at Chester provides. This ranges from studying volcanic processes and developing policies and emergency plans, to the use of the latest technology (e.g. dones) to map disaster areas. The range of skills developed as part of this course has resulted in our graduates being highly sought after by employers.
• The Natural Hazard Management and Journalism course at the University of Chester recognises the value of gaining relevant skills throughout your studies with a particular focus on developing your ability to adapt to ever-changing environments within a fast-moving industry.
• In addition to our high level of professionalism, we also place an emphasis on developing key transferable skills such as written and oral communication.
• We focus on skills that prepare you to hit the ground running - should you choose to enter the industry or cognate industries.

Job prospects

Students have gone on to work for journalistic organisations including news agencies, online and print news publishers and more. Others have taken a freelance approach, forging careers in niche aspects of journalism such as gaming, lifestyle and sport.