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Environmental Risk Management (Dumfries Campus) MSc

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Dumfries Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

This interdisciplinary programme will allow you to acquire an in-depth understanding of how risks from natural hazards materialise and affect societies globally and to develop conceptual and analytical skills to assess and propose innovative solutions. The programme is delivered through a mixture of approaches including lectures, seminars, field classes and experiential learning. Students have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a wide range of organisations and apply theoretical and practical skills developed throughout the core courses.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

You will be studying in the south of Scotland where the landscape offers opportunities for multiple field visits to study real case examples of risks linked to natural hazards (in the sea, on the coast, on land).

There will be a choice between a dissertation or work placement in the last semester.

You will have the opportunity to hear from guest lecturers from government and non-government organisations, from international agencies and from academia.

You will develop subject-specific knowledge of environmental risk management with broad-application from local to global levels.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The set of skills you will acquire in the programme will allow you to pursue a diversity of careers in:

the private sector, including consultancies

public organisations, in particular those dealing with issues related to disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable development

non-governmental organisations and intergovernmental organisations

You could also proceed to undertake PhD research and a potential academic career.

Application deadline

16 August 2024

Tuition fees

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£ 24,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

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    28th

  • Campus address

    University of Glasgow, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G12 8QQ, Scotland

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A wide range of international scholarships are available including International Excellence scholarships and postgraduate awards.
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Pre-sessional English language provision available prior to starting university, and English language support options throughout the duration of study.

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