Environmental Hazards and Disasters

  • Environmental Hazards and Disasters

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Top 250 for Geophysics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023)

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A comprehensive guide on UC as a world-class university, enrolment requirements and all undergraduate qualifications and subjects study options at UC.

Ranking

Top 250 for Geophysics (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023)

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This prospectus gives an overview of UC as a world-class university, student life, and available study options for international students.

Qualifications

Overview

Take this major and you will get the opportunity to analyse disasters like earthquakes, floods, and volcanic activity to reduce their risk and impact.

You will put into practise disaster management and response plans through extensive field studies around Te Waipounamu South Island.

Contact us

Te Kura Aronukurangi | School of Earth and Environment

Phone +64 3 369 0655
Email earthandenvironment@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Level 2, Beatrice Tinsley building – see campus maps

Postal address
Te Kaupeka Pūtaiao | Faculty of Science
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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