Risk and Disaster Reduction MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Risk and Disaster Reduction MPhil/PhD
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Reducing the impact of disasters and humanitarian crises globally presents a huge challenge that requires coordinated and collaborative action. This programme is designed for people who wish to improve humanity's understanding of risk and to overcome the scientific, engineering, technical, social, health and political barriers to increasing resilience to disasters.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £34,700 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Intake
- October
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.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds