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    Risk and Disaster Science MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £32,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £32,000.

    About the program

    Science-led programme covering science of earth hazards, statistical and modelling tools, understanding vulnerability, quantifying risk, multidisciplinary approaches, and managing disasters for natural and anthropogenic hazards, humanitarian crises, conflict, and climate change.

    Focus: both
    4 (Europe, for Earth & Marine Sciences, QS World University Rankings 2026) | 3 (for Geography & Environmental Science, Complete University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026
    Term 2026/27
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 2
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 2

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £43,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL is £32,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree
    What work-permit options follow Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL?
    Post-completion work rights for Risk and Disaster Science MSc at UCL: 2 years (Graduate Route)