MSc Climate, Risk and Society at Durham University

The MSc in Climate, Risk and Society examines the ongoing impact of climate change and explores ways of tackling the resulting risks to society. The MSc in Climate, Risk and Society takes a natural science approach to climate risk. Designed to equip you with an in-depth understanding of how human influence on climate is creating new risks, challenges and greater social vulnerability, it also teaches the necessary skills to develop effective responses to such natural and socio-political threats.

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

During your studies, which will be taken over one year full-time or two years part-time, you will be taught about understanding risk as well as risk frontiers, and climate change and society. 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 Understanding Risk, Climate Change and Society, Environmental Data Science, Knowledge for Action and Leadership, Risk Frontiers, Dissertation or Vocational Dissertation.

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