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Global Humanitarian Studies BSc
Dr Mohammad Shamsudduha discusses the reason for the course existing, the content of the degree, and the careers that students will be prepared for.
Our students at the UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction (IRDR) beenfit from learning in a truly multidisciplinary environment. Our academic staff are leaders in their field and course content is informed by the cutting-edge research taking place in the department.
Full Course Details
In the BSc Global Humanitarian Studies programme, you will learn about the political, historical and development context, but you will also gain an understanding of the emergence, impacts and response to humanitarian crises.
Careers with IRDR
The global challenge of understanding risk, increasing resilience and reducing exposure to hazards has generated demand for a new type of professionals who can work across boundaries in every sector.
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