Climate, Risk and Society

Course Overview

The MSc Climate, Risk and Society at Durham University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing human performance. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £30,000 per year, home/UK fees are £15,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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