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MSc Informatics and Disaster Risk Management

Loughborough University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

In a world where climate change and urbanisation are increasing how often and how seriously natural hazards occur, millions of lives and livelihoods are being put at risk.Effective disaster risk reduction (DRR) is crucial for sustainable development and increasingly requires proficiency with advanced data analysis tools. There is a growing need for professionals skilled in risk science and digital technologies to address these challenges and minimise risks from natural hazards. Our new MSc in Informatics and Disaster Risk Management at Loughborough equips you with the digital informatics required to pursue emerging opportunities to improve DRR research and practice. You will understand the science of natural hazards and how future disasters can be managed so you can reduce their impact on society. The skills provided in this MSc are highly sought after across the global engineering sector and beyond. This programme is ideal for engineers, environmental scientists and passionate professionals seeking to develop sustainable solutions in the global development, disaster risk and informatics sectors.

Application deadline

14/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,300per year

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

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The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to around 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    14th out of 124 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    143 67%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    7th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    86th

    26

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