MSc Risk, Resilience and Sustainability
Risk, Resilience and Sustainability are three keywords of our time. A deeper understanding of risk, the ways in which it is generated, experienced and managed is fundamental to addressing many of our pressing societal issues. The Risk, Resilience and Sustainability programme is offered at the University College Dublin.
Quick Facts
| Duration | 1 year full-time 2 years part-time |
| Start Date | September |
| Tuition Fee | €22,600 per year full-time €11,300 per year part-time (The fees are subject to change) |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
Geography as a discipline offers expertise in the environment (e.g. hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, cyclones, floods and other environmental hazards) and the societal dimensions of risk, resilience and sustainability and is well placed to offer an interdisciplinary framework.
It develops the Schools vision of creating cutting edge research-led teaching that works towards ‘shaping the future’ in ways that are not only more environmentally sustainable, but also through addressing issues of critical importance to ‘future proofing earth’.
The Risk, Resilience and Sustainability programme is offered at the University College Dublin.
Courses included:
- Research Design
- GIS
- Dissertation
- Global South Fieldwork: Vietnam
- Hazards, Risk and Resilience
Testimonial
“I wholeheartedly recommend the Master’s program in Risk, Resilience and Sustainability at the UCD School of Geography. The program went beyond the basics, offering an exploration into crucial topics needed to better understand our rapidly changing world, such as geographic information systems, coastal risks, natural hazards, remote sensing and fieldwork both onshore and offshore Ireland as well as abroad. These modules have prepared me for the complexities of understanding the risks, building resilience and moving towards a sustainable future. The professors at the school weren’t just instructors; they were mentors. Their expertise and guidance were invaluable throughout the program, and I will be forever grateful for their immense interest in their students. This program challenged me to think critically and pushed me beyond my comfort zone. With graduation on the horizon, I feel equipped with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the world. “
Siofra Handibode, 2023-24 Graduate
Career Opportunities
The MSc in Risk, Resilience and Sustainability offers direct employment prospects in environmental protection agencies (e.g EPA), International organisations such as the UN, the European Environment Agency and the European Commission, government departments and state agencies addressing global challenges, NGOs, Advise industries on social and environmental strategies, voluntary sector, government, civil service, as well as further academic study.
Beyond this, understanding Risk, Resilience and Sustainability and the intellectual and practical skills developed are designed to enable graduates to understand the world in order to change it.
Why study with us?
UCD is consistently ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, UCD was again named as one of the best universities globally, and was placed 173rd in the world.
UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland with 8,500 international students from 130 different countries. Our network of 288,000 successful and influential alumni can be found in 169 different countries around the world.
The UCD campus is one of the largest urban campuses in Europe and is situated just 5 kilometres from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Our students enjoy world-class teaching and learning facilities, modern and comfortable student accommodation, state-of-the art sports and fitness amenities, an Olympic sized swimming pool, a cinema, cafes and student centre all on our beautiful, nature-filled campus.