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Durham University: Environmental Hazards and Risk
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 Environmental Hazards and Risk takes a detailed look at a range of environmental hazards bringing devastation to many parts of the world, analysing the impact on society and studying how risks linked to events such as flooding, landslides, heatwaves and earthquakes, are managed.
Teaching physical and social science approaches, the course examines how society, as individuals, organisations and governments, makes decisions about defining and mitigating against environmental risk in order to address vulnerability and build resilience.
You will study for a year full-time or two years part-time, taking modules on areas that cover the concepts and techniques for researching risk and environmental hazards, the social dimensions of risk, and the latest skills and techniques involved in working with environmental data. There is also a module dedicated to current research in the fast-growing field of risk.
The course culminates in a dissertation which can be either an original independent study on a relevant subject of interest, or you can elect to complete a vocational dissertation that combines external work partnerships with independent research.
Thanks to our close links with the renowned Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) whose home is at the University, you will learn about current thinking and practice in environmental hazards from world-renowned experts in the field. The IHRR organises annual seminars bringing cutting-edge research and practice directly to our students.
The course is one of five masters programmes in the Department of Geography that, together, form a vibrant and active postgraduate community which consistently proves to be supportive and encouraging, both academically and socially.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An upper second-class degree (2:1). |
Location | Durham University South Road Durham DH1 3LG |
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 Environmental Hazards and Risk takes a detailed look at a range of environmental hazards bringing devastation to many parts of the world, analysing the impact on society and studying how risks linked to events such as flooding, landslides, heatwaves and earthquakes, are managed.
Teaching physical and social science approaches, the course examines how society, as individuals, organisations and governments, makes decisions about defining and mitigating against environmental risk in order to address vulnerability and build resilience.
You will study for a year full-time or two years part-time, taking modules on areas that cover the concepts and techniques for researching risk and environmental hazards, the social dimensions of risk, and the latest skills and techniques involved in working with environmental data. There is also a module dedicated to current research in the fast-growing field of risk.
The course culminates in a dissertation which can be either an original independent study on a relevant subject of interest, or you can elect to complete a vocational dissertation that combines external work partnerships with independent research.
Thanks to our close links with the renowned Institute of Hazard, Risk and Resilience (IHRR) whose home is at the University, you will learn about current thinking and practice in environmental hazards from world-renowned experts in the field. The IHRR organises annual seminars bringing cutting-edge research and practice directly to our students.
The course is one of five masters programmes in the Department of Geography that, together, form a vibrant and active postgraduate community which consistently proves to be supportive and encouraging, both academically and socially.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An upper second-class degree (2:1). |
Location | Durham University South Road Durham DH1 3LG |
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
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.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | An upper second-class degree (2:1). Band E English language requirements. Application to the MA/MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risk requires: Transcripts of your qualifications; |
Location | Durham University South Road Durham DH1 3LG |
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 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.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | An upper second-class degree (2:1). Band E English language requirements. Application to the MA/MSc in Environmental Hazards and Risk requires: Transcripts of your qualifications; |
Location | Durham University South Road Durham DH1 3LG |
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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- 53rd in the QS World University rankings for Sustainability 2023
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