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MSc Environmental Hazards and Risk

Durham University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risks explores the causes and devastating impacts of natural events including earthquakes, floods, drought, heatwaves, landslides and climate change and the threat they pose to environments and populations around the world.Taking a natural sciences approach, you will develop an in-depth knowledge of these global environmental hazards, and consider the extent of their physical and social impact on society, the consequences for social vulnerability and for resilience. The course is likely to appeal to those with a background in natural sciences or engineering.Offered over a year full-time and two years part-time, you will study modules that cover the understanding, managing and preventing of risk, understanding the spatial and temporal dimensions of hazards, hydro-meteorological hazards as well as learning about the theories and concepts related to risk, science and communication. There is also a module dedicated to current research in the fast-growing field of risk.You will also complete either a research-based dissertation by carrying out original independent study on a subject of particular interest or a vocational dissertation that combines external work placements with independent research.Our partnership with the renowned Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience at the University, will enable you to learn about the current thinking around risk from academics and professionals in the sector as well as participate in the Institute’s annual climate risk seminar series.The course is one of five masters programmes in the Department of Geography that form a vibrant and active postgraduate community which consistently proves to be supportive and encouraging, both academically and socially.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,000per year

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University information

Durham University

Durham University

Durham University

  • University League Table

    5th

  • Campus address

    Durham City, Palatine Centre, Durham, Durham, DH1 3HP, United Kingdom

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Teaching is research-led and delivered by some of the world's leading experts. Durham supports students to progress to career opportunities around the globe.
More than 120 countries are represented at Durham, creating a diverse and welcoming place to study with an international outlook.
Its collegiate system makes Durham University exceptional. Each student belongs to a college: an inspiring and supportive community to call home from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental Science

    2nd out of 72 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    180 85%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    1st

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    12th

    18

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