项目介绍

2021年8月11日

Overview

Students learn how to conduct original, cross-disciplinary and international scientific research with significant, positive societal impact within an intellectually and globally diverse student body. There is a focus on disciplinary research methods – in the laboratory, or in the field, depending on the nature of the research – and employing theoretical, statistical, modelling, social survey and desk-based techniques. Students’ skills in research, teaching, public engagement, communications, consultancy, and knowledge exchange are emphasised.

Research areas

This MPhil/PhD programme, based in UCL’s Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR), offers a unique opportunity to focus on a research topic of interest while learning from other disciplines across the social sciences, physical sciences, engineering, health and medicine, arts and humanities. Leading international researchers in all aspects of risk and disaster are part of IRDR, and there are many opportunities to collaborate with internationally renowned scientists around UCL, in industry, government and non-profit organisations with whom we have close links. Further details of our research areas and academic expertise can be found at www.ucl.ac.uk/rdrMore information can be found on the department website: Risk and Disaster Reduction MPhil/PhD

About this degree

Additional costs

For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs.

Accessibility

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble accessable.co.uk. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support & Wellbeing team.

Funding

Scholarships relevant to this department are displayed below.

UCL Research Opportunity Scholarship

Value:UK rate fees, a maintenance stipend, conference costs and professional development package (3 years)Eligibility:UKCriteria:Based on both academic merit and financial need

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

Careers

An IRDR PhD provides excellent networks and training for careers in research, research communication, public policy, (re)insurance, catastrophe modelling, risk management, international development, humanitarian assistance, engineering and many other fields. We run an annual IRDR Careers and Opportunities Fair for students and graduates to seek advice regarding employment, which is attended by a range of recruiters, from the financial sector to the public sector to disaster response NGOs.

Employability

IRDR PhD graduates have gained employment in a wide variety of positions in London and around the world both within and outside of academia. The institute’s extensive links and established credibility with the private sector, the non-profit sector, government, international organisations and academia provides graduates with a high-level network for winning positions, along with the skills and qualifications to apply for advertised posts and fellowships.

Networking

Networking occurs throughout the year, not just through the array of IRDR events, but also through the opportunities on offer at UCL, London’s Global University.

Why study this degree at UCL?

In addition to world-class research facilities and information resources, PhD students will gain skills essential to employment, such as teaching, proposal writing, media and public engagement, organising events, and oral and written communications. IRDR uniquely holds an annual Student Forum and Spring Academy for PhD students and an open annual conference. The PhD offers research training alongside learning opportunities in all these other areas.

Department: Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction

Application and next steps

Applications

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

This programme requires two references. Further information regarding references can be found in our How to apply section.

Application deadlines

All applicants30 July 2021

Applications are accepted and students may start at any time. Many scholarships have specific deadlines.

For more information see our Applications page.

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