Course Overview
The global challenge of understanding risk, increasing resilience and reducing exposure to hazards has generated demand for a new type of scientist in government, business and NGOs who can work across boundaries. In a science led programme, you will learn how to assess and quantify risk, reduce disaster risks and manage emergencies for natural and anthropogenic hazards, humnaitarian and health crises, conflict and climate change. The focus of this Risk and Disaster Science programme at University College London (UCL) is on physical sciences, supplemented by modules that focus on integrating this knowledge into disaster risk reduction, how to manage emergency and crisis situations, scenarios and tools for research in this field. Optional modules allow students to focus on particular hazards and risks. This programme suits those wanting to focus on physical science while adopting a more holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to risk and disaster reduction through gaining a better understanding of different approaches and mindsets to increase resilience and decrease the negative impacts of disasters. 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 an MSc in Risk and Disaster Science you will have an excellent academic foundation coupled with practical and analytical skills. We run an annual careers and opportunities forum which offers expert and targeted advice. Our graduates 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 academic research.
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