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Risk and disaster reduction, particularly within the contexts of dealing with uncertainty and increasing resilience, are high on local, national and international agendas. The Risk and Disaster Reduction MRes is a research-intensive programme, which aims to meet the rapidly growing need for experts trained to analyse and provide solutions to complex issues relating to risk and disasters.

What will I learn?
Students will learn about and explore the characterisation, quantification, management and reduction of risk and disasters, and their associated impacts, from a diverse range of scientific, technical, socio-economic, political, environmental, ethical and cultural perspectives. They will acquire advanced levels of knowledge of empirical, theoretical and practical aspects of risk and disaster reduction, and will gain research experience and the ability to effectively communicate research findings through the independent research project.

Why should I study this degree at UCL?
The UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) leads and co-ordinates multi-disciplinary research, knowledge exchange and advanced teaching in risk and disaster reduction across UCL. UCL is uniquely well placed to lead research and teaching in this field; in addition to at least 70 academics across 12 departments and seven faculties involved in world-class research, the IRDR has established links with NGOs, industry and government departments based in and around London.

Teaching and project supervision will be provided by active researchers, practitioners and policy-makers, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields.

Availability: Full-time 1 year; Part-time 2 years

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits) and an independent research project (120 credits).

A Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) is offered. See separate entry for further details.

Core Modules
* Students choose two of the following modules:
* Integrating Science into Risk and Disaster Reduction
* Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability
* Emergency and Crisis Planning
* Emergency and Crisis Management
* and two of the following modules:
* Investigating Research
* Researcher Professional Development
* Research Methods
* Research Proposal

Optional Modules
* There are no optional modules for this programme

Dissertation/report
All students undertake a substantial research project, which culminates in an independent research report and oral presentation.

Teaching and Learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, directed reading and practical problem-solving exercises, with an emphasis on hands-on learning and tutorial-style dialogue between students and lecturers. Assessment is through coursework, examination, essays, project reports, oral and poster presentations, and the research dissertation.

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required.