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Durham University: Climate, Risk and Society
Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
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Department | Geography |
Web | durham.ac.uk |
Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Our MA in Climate, Risk and Society provides an in-depth understanding of how changes in the global climate resulting from human activity are set to pose new risks and challenges to society whether in the form of natural physical events or more indirectly through political activity.
The course explores how climate risk is perceived, managed and mitigated by individuals, organisations and governments around the world, taking a social science approach to climate change and resilience in addition to risk. This makes it as relevant to a learning background in natural sciences or engineering as it is to the social sciences.
You will study taught modules over a year full-time or two years part-time in subjects including understanding risk, the social dimensions of risk and resilience and using geographical skills and techniques. You will also complete a major project; this can take the form of a research-based dissertation where you carry out original independent study or a vocational dissertation that combines external placements with independent research.
To further embed practice into the course, we work closely with the University’s Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) and through this, you will gain a vital insight into practitioner and academic perspectives at the forefront of risk thinking and practice. The IHRR also hosts an annual seminar series tailored specifically to students on climate, hazards and risk postgraduate programmes.
The postgraduate community is a vibrant and supportive network, and when you join us at Durham you will be part of an active group that is both social and academic. You will be able to participate in research events and start to build an industry network, as well as attend talks given inside and outside the Department of Geography throughout the year.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A second-class degree (2:1). Band E English language requirements. Application to the MA/MSc in Climate Risk and Society requires: Transcripts of your qualifications; |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Our MA in Climate, Risk and Society provides an in-depth understanding of how changes in the global climate resulting from human activity are set to pose new risks and challenges to society whether in the form of natural physical events or more indirectly through political activity.
The course explores how climate risk is perceived, managed and mitigated by individuals, organisations and governments around the world, taking a social science approach to climate change and resilience in addition to risk. This makes it as relevant to a learning background in natural sciences or engineering as it is to the social sciences.
You will study taught modules over a year full-time or two years part-time in subjects including understanding risk, the social dimensions of risk and resilience and using geographical skills and techniques. You will also complete a major project; this can take the form of a research-based dissertation where you carry out original independent study or a vocational dissertation that combines external placements with independent research.
To further embed practice into the course, we work closely with the University’s Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) and through this, you will gain a vital insight into practitioner and academic perspectives at the forefront of risk thinking and practice. The IHRR also hosts an annual seminar series tailored specifically to students on climate, hazards and risk postgraduate programmes.
The postgraduate community is a vibrant and supportive network, and when you join us at Durham you will be part of an active group that is both social and academic. You will be able to participate in research events and start to build an industry network, as well as attend talks given inside and outside the Department of Geography throughout the year.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A second-class degree (2:1). Band E English language requirements. Application to the MA/MSc in Climate Risk and Society requires: Transcripts of your qualifications; |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
MSc
Summary
The MSc in Climate, Risk and Society takes a natural science approach to climate risk. Designed to equip you with an in-depth understanding of how human influence on climate is creating new risks, challenges and greater social vulnerability, it also teaches the necessary skills to develop effective responses to such natural and socio-political threats.
The course is likely to appeal to those with a background in social science, natural science or engineering. It explores how climate risk is defined and managed by individuals, governments and organisations, and considers the decisions they make when addressing uncertainty and the threats it poses to environments and communities across the globe.
During your studies, which will be taken over one year full-time or two years part-time, you will be taught about understanding risk as well as risk, science and communication, risk frontiers, and climate risk and society. You will also complete a major project; this can take the form of a research-based dissertation where you carry out original independent study or a vocational dissertation that combines external placements with independent research.
To further embed practice into the course, we work closely with the University’s Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR). Through this, you will gain a vital insight into practitioner and academic perspectives at the forefront of risk thinking and practice. The IHRR also hosts an annual seminar series tailored specifically to students on the climate risk postgraduate programmes.
The Department’s postgraduate community is a vibrant body which offers a supportive network. When you join us you will become part of an active group that is both social and academic, participating in research events and attending talks throughout the year.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A second-class degree (2:1). Band E English language requirements. Transcripts of your qualifications; |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The MSc in Climate, Risk and Society takes a natural science approach to climate risk. Designed to equip you with an in-depth understanding of how human influence on climate is creating new risks, challenges and greater social vulnerability, it also teaches the necessary skills to develop effective responses to such natural and socio-political threats.
The course is likely to appeal to those with a background in social science, natural science or engineering. It explores how climate risk is defined and managed by individuals, governments and organisations, and considers the decisions they make when addressing uncertainty and the threats it poses to environments and communities across the globe.
During your studies, which will be taken over one year full-time or two years part-time, you will be taught about understanding risk as well as risk, science and communication, risk frontiers, and climate risk and society. You will also complete a major project; this can take the form of a research-based dissertation where you carry out original independent study or a vocational dissertation that combines external placements with independent research.
To further embed practice into the course, we work closely with the University’s Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR). Through this, you will gain a vital insight into practitioner and academic perspectives at the forefront of risk thinking and practice. The IHRR also hosts an annual seminar series tailored specifically to students on the climate risk postgraduate programmes.
The Department’s postgraduate community is a vibrant body which offers a supportive network. When you join us you will become part of an active group that is both social and academic, participating in research events and attending talks throughout the year.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | A second-class degree (2:1). Band E English language requirements. Transcripts of your qualifications; |
Location | Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP |
Fees
England | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
Northern Ireland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 13500 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 25900 GBP for Year 1 |
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