Program Overview
The Risk and Disaster Science at University College London (UCL) is a MSc 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 Science 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Risk and Disaster Science 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
- Emergency and Crisis Management
- Integrating Science into Risk and Disaster Reduction
- Risk and Disaster Reduction Research Tools
- Research Appraisal and Proposal
- The Variable Sun: Space Weather and You
- Earthquake Seismology and Earthquake Hazards (Earth Sciences)
- Conflict, Humanitarianism, and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Decision and Risk Statistics
- Climate Risks to Hydro-ecological Systems
- Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability
- Emergency and Crisis Planning
- Seismic Risk Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A 2.1 Bachelors degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant science discipline, engineering or mathematics, or any equivalent overseas qualification.
- An undergraduate degree has a mathematical component or that you have an A-level (or equivalent) in maths.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,840 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
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- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
