Program Overview
The Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London (UCL) is a MRes 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 Risk and Disaster Reduction 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 20,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Risk and Disaster Reduction programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Risk and Disaster Reduction Research Tools
- Research Appraisal and Proposal
- Students choose three of the following modules:
- Integrating Science into Risk and Disaster Reduction
- Natural and Anthropegenic Hazards and Vulnerability
- Emergency and Crisis Planning
- Emergency and Crisis Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,820 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,290 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
