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PGDip Risk, Disaster and Resilience

UCL (University College London)

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UCL (University College London)

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Risk and disaster reduction, particularly within the contexts of dealing with uncertainty and increasing resilience, are high on local, national and international agendas. Academic study can underpin much needed professionalisation and application of evidence and research-based theory to this area. This MSc programme aims to meet the growing need for experts trained to analyse and provide solutions to complex risk and disaster resilience issues.Risk and disaster reduction are important priorities for institutions and organisations around the world. Public, private and third-sector organisations must navigate an increasingly uncertain environment to bolster resilience and protect future generations. Join this programme to learn about crises driven by natural hazards, technological and systems failures, and other causes which might include public health emergencies and violent conflict.Throughout this programme, you will learn about and explore the identification, management and reduction of risk, disasters, and their associated impacts. You will develop a broad range of perspectives including socio-economic, scientific, political, technical, environmental, ethical and cultural considerations. You will gain expertise in analysing complex challenges, enabling you to become a future leader who drives policy change and innovation.Student-led research is central to this programme because to increase resilience to disasters, specialist knowledge gained through detailed studies is essential. Academic research can drive changes in practice and policy by enabling evidence-based theory to underpin risk management. Combining a multidisciplinary approach to risk and disaster reduction with a detailed research project in your topic of choice places you in a position to become a leader in this sector. You will gain expertise in research techniques and knowledge about current practices and problems in different sectors and disciplines.

Application deadline

28/08/2026

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University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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UCL has over 20,000 students from outside the UK. Many tutors are world-leading academics in their field.
UCL's students come from over 150 countries, providing a truly global perspective.
UCL International Student Support and Wellbeing team provides specialist information and advice to international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    17th out of 48 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    174 78%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    21st

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    43rd

    2

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