MA Climate, Risk and Society at Durham University

Explore the ever-growing challenges and risks to society and its resilience as a result of climate change. Our MA in Climate, Risk and Society provides an in-depth understanding of how changes in the global climate resulting from human activity are set to pose new risks and challenges to society, whether in the form of natural physical events or more indirectly through political activity. The course explores how climate risk is perceived, managed and mitigated by individuals, organisations and governments around the world, taking a social science approach to climate change and resilience in addition to risk.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Geography  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study taught modules over a year full-time or two years part-time in subjects including understanding risk, the social dimensions of risk and resilience and using geographical skills and techniques. You will also complete a major project; this can take the form of a research-based dissertation where you carry out original independent study or a vocational dissertation that combines external placements with independent research. Compulsory modules include Climate Change and Society, Understanding Risk, Social Dimensions of Risk and Resilience, Knowledge for Action and Leadership, Cities and Climate Change, Research Methods for Global Challenges.

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