Risk and Disaster Reduction

Course Overview

The MPhil Risk and Disaster Reduction at UCL (University College London) is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Camden, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Reducing the impact of disasters and humanitarian crises globally presents a huge challenge that requires coordinated and collaborative action. This programme is designed for people who wish to improve humanity's understanding of risk and to overcome the scientific, engineering, technical, social, health and political barriers to increasing resilience to disasters. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

UK tuition fees (2026/27) £6,400 £3,200 Overseas tuition fees (2026/27) £34,700 £17,350

Graduate Outcomes

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