Space Risk and Disaster Reduction
University College London (UCL)Program Overview
The Space Risk and Disaster Reduction 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 Space 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
- 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 Space 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
- Hazards of outer space
- Understanding vulnerability
- Satellite design and operations in space
- Managing disasters
- Multidisciplinary holistic approaches
- Emergency and Crisis Management
- Integrating Science into Risk and Disaster Reduction
- Research Appraisal and Proposal
- The Variable Sun: Space Weather and You
- Space Science, Environment and Satellite Missions
- Space Systems Engineering
- Decision and Risk Statistics
- Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability
- Emergency and Crisis Planning
- Space Based Communication Systems
- Space Instrumentation and Applications
- Spacecraft Design - Electronic Subsystems
- Mechanical Design of Spacecraft
- Risk and Disaster Research Tools
- Global Monitoring and Security
- Principles and Practice of Remote Sensing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A 2.1 Bachelors degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant science discipline, engineering or mathematics.
- Undergraduate degree that 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
