Risk and Disaster Science MSc

In this science-led programme, you will learn how to assess and quantify risk, reduce disaster risks and manage emergencies.

About the programme

Learn from world-class researchers and professionals delivering the programme through lectures, class discussions, problem-solving exercises, practicals, field trips, directed reading, student-led dialogue听and a practitioner-led real-time disaster scenario event. Assessment is by individual and group presentations, coursework, written examinations, and a research project.

Programme Themes

Science of Earth and Space Hazards

Analyse different hazard risks: seismicity, epidemics, conflict and climate
Scenarios and case studies drawn globally providing a breadth of experience

Statistical and Modelling Tools

Statistical treatment of risk
Bring together data and theory

Statistical and Modelling Tools

Statistical treatment of risk
Bring together data and theory

Understanding Vulnerability

From fragility curves describing damage to buildings to social vulnerability of individuals and society

Quantifying Risk

What is risk and how do we measure it?
Components of risk: exposure, hazard, vulnerability

Multidisciplinary Holistic Approaches

Integrating scientific knowledge into disaster risk reduction research, policy and practice
Communicating with stakeholders

Managing Disasters

How to apply plans to manage real emergencies

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More information

Find out key course information, including entry requirements, fees and funding and how to apply,听on the听UCL prospectus page.

Careers

Whether you wish to start a new career in risk and disaster reduction or you already have experience we are here to support you. With the听Risk and Disaster Science听MSc, you will have excellent academic credibility coupled with practical and analytical skills. We run an annual Careers and Opportunities Fair which offers expert and targeted advice, and hosts stalls from a range of employers and headhunters in the field of risk and disaster reduction. Our alumni are highly sought-after in the following sectors: insurance, catastrophe modelling, risk management, public policy, humanitarian development, NGOs, business continuity, government, emergency services, consultancy, and academia.

Some career destinations of recent RDR graduates:

Disaster Risk Management Consultant, World Bank
Project Officer, Global Risk Forum, Davos
Coastal Risk Management Officer, Environment Agency
Project Officer, Cairo Local Government
Field Delegate, Red Cross
Global Engagement Fellow, Interpeace
Resilience Technical Officer, International Medical Corps
Project Officer, Rescue Global
Emergency Information Management Specialist, Plan Nepal
Business Continuity and Resilience Consultant, PwC
Business Continuity Consultant, Arup
Catastrophe Analyst, Barbican Insurance Group
Analyst, RMS (Risk Management Solutions)
Reinsurance Claims Management Executive
AXA Global Re, Paris
PhD Student, NERC London Doctoral School

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