At UCL we are proud of our pioneering history, our distinguished present and our exciting future. UCL is a great place to be a student.World-class: UCL is one of the world's best universities and is consistently placed in the global top 20 in world rankings.Cutting-edge: Our new programmes include the latest discoveries and developments – so students would be on the cutting-edge. UCL is a world-leader in research, with outstanding results in the 2008 Research Assessment.Innovation: We are London’s Global University – our programmes provide a global perspective to students.Diversity: Around 35% of our students come from outside the UK, so UCL has a cosmopolitan, friendly and inclusive atmosphere.Location: We are based in the heart of London – which gives students outstanding academic, professional and social benefits.

How to applyEntry requirements: Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants with no degree but with relevant professional experience will be considered.You may choose to apply online or download application materials, for details visit www.ucl.ac.uk/gradapps

PG Cert Risk and Disaster ReductionWhy UCL?

UCL INSTITUTE FOR RISK AND DISASTER REDUCTIONUCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction web: www.ucl.ac.uk/rdrUniversity College London phone: +44 (0)20 3108 1101Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT email: irdr-info@ucl.ac.ukUnited Kingdom Follow@UCLIRDR Location: Main Campus, South Wing (2nd flr)

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UCL INSTITUTE FOR RISK AND DISASTER REDUCTION

Post Graduate Programmes

Programmes at UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction

Risk and disaster reduction, particularly within the contexts of dealing with uncertainty and increasing resilience, are high on local, national and international agendas. UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction offers programmes with taught and research components, which aim to meet the growing need for experts trained to analyse and provide solutions to complex issues.

What will I learn? Students will 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, disaster and resilience, and will gain research experience and the ability to effectively communicate research.

Why study at UCL IRDR? UCL IRDR leads cross-disciplinary research, knowledge exchange and advanced teaching across UCL, with engagement from over 70 academics across 12 departments and 7 faculties. Teaching and project supervision will be provided by active researchers, practitioners and policy-makers, all of whom are leaders in their respective fields.

Careers The programmes provide excellent training towards careers in research, research communication, public policy, (re)insurance, catastrophe modelling, risk management, international development, humanitarian assistance, engineering, and many other fields. It offers research training for professionals already working in risk and disaster reduction. We run an annual Careers and Opportunities Fair for students and graduates.

Types of Programme All the post graduate programmes are centred around IRDR core taught modules; the main differences between the programmes are the total number of credits needed, the number of taught modules taken, whether there is an independent research project, and that the Risk and Disaster Science programme includes more physical science modules.

Masters Programmes MSc and MRes students undertake the equivalent of a full year of study. All of our masters programmes include an independent research project. The MSc programmes are suitable for students who want to have a wide range of taught courses and do an independent research project; the taught components are the focus of the programme, with the independent project constituting about one third of the student’s time. For MRes students, the dissertation is the focus of the programme, with taught modules aimed to support their learning and development; the MRes programme is ideal for students wanting to complete a considerable piece of research, possibly as training for a research career.

Post graduate Diploma and Certificate The PGDip and PGCert programmes comprise taught courses with no independent research project; these programmes are aimed at students who want to increase their knowledge with less of a time commitment than a masters. PGDip students take twice as many modules as PGCert students.

Teaching and Learning The programmes are delivered through lectures, directed reading practical problem-solving exercises, field trips and a scenario exercise with practitioners, with an emphasis on hands-on learning and tutorial-style dialogue between students and lecturers.

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Master of Science in Risk, Disaster and Resilience Director: Dr Joanna Faure Walker Availability: Full-time 1 year; Part-time 2 years

MSc students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: eight taught modules (15 credits each including four compulsory core taught modules, two skills modules and two optional modules) and an independent research project (60 credits).

4 Compulsory Core Taught Modules Integrating Science into Risk and Disaster Reduction Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability Emergency and Crisis Planning Emergency and Crisis Management

2 Compulsory Taught Skills Modules Risk and Disaster Reduction Research Tools Research Appraisal and Proposal

2 Optional Taught Modules A choice of modules within the following subjects:

Social Vulnerability and Disaster Risk Management Anthropology of Risk, Power and Uncertainty Post Disaster Recovery Policies and Practices Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Reduction in Cities Risk and Contingency Planning in Security and Crime Science Terrorism, Conflict, Humanitarianism and Health Earthquake Hazard Decision and Risk Statistics

Dissertation Students undertake an independent research project.

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Master of Science in Risk and Disaster Science Director: Professor Peter Sammonds Availability: Full-time 1 year; Part-time 2 years

MSc students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: eight taught modules (15 credits each including five compulsory core taught modules, one skills module and two optional modules) and an independent research project (60 credits).

5 Compulsory Taught Modules Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability Earthquake Hazard and Risk The Variable Sun: Space Weather Risks Decision and Risk Statistics Emergency and Crisis Management 1 Compulsory Taught Skills Module Risk and Disaster Reduction Research Tools

2 Optional Taught Modules A choice of modules within the following subjects:

Emergency and Crisis Planning Climate Risks to Hydro-ecological Systems Statistical Computing Integrating Science into Risk and Disaster Reduction Seismic Risk Assessment

Dissertation Students undertake an independent research project.

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Master of Research in Risk and Disaster Reduction Director: Professor David Alexander Availability: Full-time 1 year; Part-time 2 years MRes students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits: five taught modules (15 credits each including three optional core taught modules and two compulsory taught skills modules) and a substantial independent research project (105 credits). The programme may be completed as a stand-alone MRes, or as training towards subsequent completion of a PhD.

3 Optional Core Taught Modules A choice 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

2 Taught Skills modules

Risk and Disaster Reduction Research Tools Research Appraisal and Proposal

Dissertation Students undertake a substantial independent research project, which culminates in an independent report and presentation.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Risk, Disaster and Resilience or Risk and Disaster Science Availability: Full-time 1 year; Part-time 2 years

MSc students undertake modules to the value of 120 credits: eight taught modules (15 credits each including compulsory core taught modules, skills modules and optional modules). These modules are the same as the MSc Risk, Disaster and Resilience or the MSc Risk and Disaster Science, but without the independent project.

Post Graduate Certificate in Risk and Disaster Reduction Availability: Part-time 1 year PGCert students undertake modules to the value of 60 credits: four core taught modules (15 credits each). The modules are the same as the compulsory core taught modules for the MSc in Risk, Disaster and Resilience. The programme may be completed as a stand-alone PGCert, or it may be used as training towards subsequent completion of a PGDip or Masters.

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At UCL we are proud of our pioneering history, our distinguished present and our exciting future. UCL is a great place to be a student. World-class: UCL is one of the world's best universities and is consistently placed in the global top 20 in world rankings. Cutting-edge: Our new programmes include the latest discoveries and developments – so students would be on the cutting-edge. UCL is a world-leader in research, with outstanding results in the 2008 Research Assessment. Innovation: We are London’s G l o b a l U n i v e r s i t y – o u r programmes provide a global perspective to students. Diversity: Around 35% of our students come from outside the UK, so UCL has a cosmopolitan, friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Location: We are based in the heart of London which gives students outstanding academic, professional and social benefits. How to apply Please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/gradapps to apply online Entry requirements: Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

Why UCL?

UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction University College London, Gower Street, London, UK, WC1E 6BT Location: Main Campus, South Wing (2nd flr) web: www.ucl.ac.uk/rdr/teaching phone: +44 (0)20 3108 1101 email: irdr-enquiries@ucl.ac.uk Follow@UCLIRDR