Undergraduate
Set yourself up for a career in the humanitarian sector and beyond on our unique Global Humanitarian Studies BSc.
Master's
Pursue Master’s level study, working with UCL’s renowned researchers on complex challenges in risk and disaster reduction.
Doctoral
Make your own contribution to risk and disaster reduction research on an MPhil or PhD.
Educating leaders
Explore student research and prize-winning dissertations shaping disaster risk reduction and humanitarian practice.
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UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction
Click to email. rdr-education@ucl.ac.ukWhy study at UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction?
UCL is a global top 10 university (QS World University Rankings 2026). As a UCL student, you join a community that empowers you to realise your potential, challenge convention and develop the skills to thrive in your chosen path.
UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction (RDR) leads multidisciplinary research, knowledge exchange and advanced teaching across UCL. Our work is recognised globally, nationally and locally. As a student, you’ll be part of an active academic community, with access to seminar series, high‑profile public discussions and networking events with practitioners and policymakers.
UCL RDR brings together scientific, technical, socio‑economic, political, environmental, ethical and cultural perspectives. This breadth equips you to analyse complex challenges, question established thinking and contribute to innovative solutions in disaster risk reduction and resilience.
You’ll learn from experts shaping the field globally. UCL RDR academics advise governments, international organisations and global institutions, ensuring your learning is informed by the latest research, policy and practice. You’ll also develop sought‑after research and analytical skills that are valued across sectors.
UCL RDR students benefit from extensive career support, including guest lectures from sector leaders, a specialist careers fair, skills workshops and a vibrant student society. Graduates go on to roles in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian response, international development, catastrophe modelling, business continuity, public policy, consultancy and more.
Studying in London offers unparalleled opportunities. The city is an international hub for finance, risk management, NGOs, engineering consultancies and humanitarian organisations. You'll have rich possibilities for networking, internships and collaboration.
Students join us from around the world, bringing a wide range of experiences and perspectives. You’ll learn alongside peers who share a commitment to reducing disaster impacts, strengthening resilience and protecting communities and economies.
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Studying here gives you the opportunity to realise your potential as an individual, and the skills and tools to thrive in whatever you choose to do.
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