About the course

This interdisciplinary programme will allow you to acquire an in-depth understanding of how risks from natural hazards materialise and affect societies globally and to develop conceptual and analytical skills to assess and propose innovative solution. The programme is delivered through a mixture of approaches including lectures, seminars, field classes and experiential learning. Students have the opportunity to undertake a work placement with a wide range of organisations and apply theoretical and practical skills developed throughout the core courses.

　　You will be studying in the South of Scotland where the landscape offers opportunities for multiple field visits to study real case examples of risks linked to natural hazards (in the sea, on the coast, on land) There will be a choice between a dissertation or work placement in the last semester The opportunity to hear from guest lecturers from government and non-government organisations, from international agencies and from academia You will develop subject-specific knowledge of environmental risk management with broad-application from local to global levels. There are 4 core courses of 20 credits each. Learners will have to take 2 optional courses from a list of 6 courses. They will have the choice between a dissertation or work placement (60 credits).

　　The set of skills you will acquire in the programme will allow you to pursue a diversity of careers in the private sector including consultancies, public organisations, in particular those dealing with issues related to disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and sustainable development, non-governmental organisations and intergovernmental organisations, or you can proceed to undertake PhD research and a potential academic career. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£22,140

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Dumfries
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Dumfries

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Glasgow

Subjects relevant to this programme are Geography (both physical and human), Environmental Sciences, Civil or Ecological Engineering. IELTS - 6.5 with 2 sub-tests at 6.5 and 2 sub-tests at 6.0. TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Glasgow. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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