About Risk in Durham University

Despite the phenomenal technological progress of the 20th century, most people still live with the acute and chronic consequences of age-old hazards such as floods and earthquakes. This MSc is aimed at those interested in engaging with the natural and social dimensions of environmental hazards, including disasters and climate related risk.

You will receive specialised scientific training in the physical hazards that pose large risks to communities living throughout the world, from climate change and meteorological risks to flooding, earthquakes and landslides. On this course you will receive theoretical and practical training for understanding and quantifying risks and hazards. You will also learn about how hazards persist over long periods of time instead of merely as single events, but are composed of many smaller sub-events or how their effects are widespread.

Entry requirements

• A 3, 4 or 5-year Bachelors degree from an approved Indian university with a score of 60%-70% depending on the institution

English language Requirements

• IELTS:6.5
• TOEFL:92
• PTE:62

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Durham University Cost of Attendance

For international candidates aspiring to study at Durham University, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living in the UK. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.