Risk Analysis

Our Risk Analysis MA, MSc has a unique focus on the societal, health, safety and environmental aspects of risk - rather than the financial aspects. We will provide you with a deep knowledge and understanding of social science theories, concepts, techniques and organisational approaches to risk assessment, management, governance and communication.

Key benefits:

• Access to experts in the field of risk analysis.
• Potential for three-week internship with leading public and private sector organisations.
• Close links with, and speakers from, government and industry, which will give you up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area.

Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours. Candidates who do not achieve a 2:1 but have professional or voluntary experience will also be considered.

MA/MSc

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take:

• MSc - modules totalling 180 credits
• MA - modules totalling 180 credits

There are a limited number of spaces available on each optional module, and you will have the opportunity to discuss your choices with your personal tutor. King's College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study.

Required Modules:

Whether you are an MA or MSc student, you are required to take the following modules:

• Risk Governance (20 credits)
• Risk Management (20 credits)
• Risk Communication (20 credits)
• Practising Social Research (20 credits)
• Dissertation in Risk Analysis (60 credits)

MSc students are also required to take the following module:

• Risk Assessment (20 credits)

If you are a part-time student, you should plan to take three of the required taught modules in your first year and the remaining in your second year, including the dissertation.

Optional Modules:

In addition, you are required to obtain 180 credits from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:

• Risk Internship (20 credits)
• Responding to Terrorism (20 credits) subject to approvals from the department of War Studies
• Any Level 7 (Master's) modules offered in the Department of Geography
• Up to 20 credits from Level 7 modules offered across the university, subject to approvals

Fees:

• Full time overseas fees:

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