Risk and Disaster Reduction PG Cert

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Mix

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

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Duration 1 year(s)

Risk and Disaster Reduction PG Cert

About

About this degree

Students develop the ability to assess risk and disaster potential and appreciate and propose risk and disaster management and mitigation strategies. They gain the knowledge and skills required to make more effective decisions based on the creative and critical analysis of a broad spectrum of information.

Who this course is for

This programme is suitable for students wishing to study at a higher level on a flexible basis.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

The UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) leads multidisciplinary research, knowledge exchange and advanced teaching across UCL.

UCL is uniquely well placed to lead research and teaching in this field. With 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.

As a student, you will be encouraged to join our active seminar series, high-profile public discussion meetings and networking events.

The IRDR offers dedicated careers support, including networking events that are often attended by insurance companies, catastrophe modelling firms, NGOs, local government, academic institutions, and recruiters in the field of risk and disaster reduction. Students have found opportunities through contacts made during this event.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

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 Postgraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to gain a sound grasp of the characteristics of risk and disasters and their past, present and future impacts on society.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of a lower second-class UK Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants with a different degree, or with no degree but with relevant professional experience, will be considered. Relevant discipline is any science including social sciences, or any humanities subject.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

Whether you wish to start a new career in risk and disaster reduction or you already have experience in this sector, we are here to support you. A Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Risk and Disaster Reduction will provide practical and analytical skills, as well as subject specific knowledge.