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Tuition GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree Master
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2031-03-18
Delivery On-campus
Location London, England
Language English

Program Overview

The Disasters at King's College London is a Master programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Disasters programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Disasters programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Practising Social Research
  2. Disasters and Development
  3. Advanced Quantitative Spatial Methods in Human Geography
  4. Environmental Internship
  5. Water Resources and Water Policy
  6. Environment, Livelihoods and Development in the \x91South\x92
  7. Environmental GIS
  8. Risk Communication
  9. Critical Geographies of Terrorism
  10. Community, Vulnerability and Disaster Risk
  11. Water, Security and the Environment

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.3

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

2:1 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent, e.g. GPA of 3.3 from a US University).
Candidates who do not achieve a 2:1 but have professional or voluntary experience will also be considered. Mature candidates will be considered favourably.

Application procedure
  • The college runs a rolling admissions system. We aim to process all complete applications within four weeks; during February and March and over holiday periods, applications may take longer to process.
Personal statement and supporting information
  • Please provide a personal statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 18,420 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,450 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About King's College London

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King's College London

London, England

King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2031-03-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months