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Master Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology

Four certificates in this programme

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology (Foundation) Foundation certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology (Intermediate) Intermediate certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology (Higher) Higher certificate
  • Master Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology Awarded on completing all three stages
Specialized training in disaster and trauma psychology for professionals, enhancing crisis response and mental health support skills effectively
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1 Stage 1 · Foundation Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology (Foundation) 10 units

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2 Stage 2 · Intermediate Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology (Intermediate) 15 units

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3 Stage 3 · Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology (Higher) 20 units

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4 certificates in one programme. Earn a certificate for each completed stage — and on finishing all three, receive the overarching Master Certificate, exclusive to this programme.

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James Mitchell
GB · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Disaster and Trauma Psychology exceeded my expectations. The curriculum was meticulously structured, allowing me to meet my learning goals of understanding trauma response mechanisms. I particularly valued the module on crisis intervention, where I practiced evidence‑based debriefing techniques through realistic case studies. The course materials were up‑to‑date and included comprehensive reading lists and video demonstrations that were directly applicable to my work with emergency services. Overall, the professional tone of the program and the supportive faculty made the learning experience both rigorous and rewarding.

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Jessica Rivera
US · Course completed

I loved the casual vibe of the course while still getting solid, practical skills. The lessons on psychological first aid gave me clear steps I could use right away when helping disaster victims. I especially liked the interactive webinars where we role‑played triage situations – that hands‑on practice really stuck. The PDFs and slide decks were well‑designed and easy to follow. All in all, it was a great mix of relaxed learning and useful knowledge.

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Felix Wagner
DE · Course completed

Als ich mich für das Master Certificate einschrieb, wollte ich meine Forschung im Bereich Trauma vertiefen. Der Kurs bot mir genau das: tiefgehende theoretische Grundlagen kombiniert mit praktischen Werkzeugen wie der Anwendung von EMDR in Katastrophensituationen. Die bereitgestellten Fallstudien aus europäischen Notfallsituationen waren besonders relevant und halfen mir, meine eigene Projektarbeit zu strukturieren. Die Qualität der Lernunterlagen – von klaren Handouts bis zu hochwertigen Podcasts – war hervorragend. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit meinem Lernerlebnis und fühle mich bestens vorbereitet für meine beruflichen Ziele.

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Siti Rahman
SG · Course completed

The course was incredibly detailed, covering everything from neurobiological impacts of trauma to community‑level recovery strategies. I gained specific skills in conducting post‑disaster mental health assessments, which I have already applied in a recent flood response in my region. The reading list included both classic texts and the latest research from Asian disaster studies, making the material highly relevant. The thoroughness of the assignments and the prompt feedback from instructors made the whole experience very enriching.





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