How to apply

If you would like to visit Durham University or discuss particular elements of the Masters Programmes in Risk please do get in touch with us geog.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk. See Contacts for further details.

Students will have normally a 2:1 or equivalent first degree in either a social science (e.g. BA in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology), or a natural science (e.g. BSc in Geography, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies.

In order to apply you will need to complete the online application form. Shortly after submitting this form you will be contacted by the Department and asked to provide supporting documents (including two academic references).

For further information please contact geog.pgadmissions@durham.ac.uk

Deadlines for your application

There is no deadline for application, however, if you are applying for funding you will need to apply at least six weeks before the funding body's deadline.

Language Requirements

Candidates whose first language is not English will normally be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language by possessing a recent English language test score with overall band score of at least 6.5 in the IELTS test (with no element below 6.0) or at least 92 in the TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) (with no element under 23). In all cases the relevant certificate should have been issued within two years of the programme start date.

Contacts

For information about application process please contact:

Mrs Nicola Bramfitt (Risk Programme Admissions)
email: n.j.bramfitt@durham.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)191 3341833

Dr Adam Holden (Programme Administrator)
email: a.l.holden@durham.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)191 3341884

Dr Louise Bracken (Programme Convenor)
email: l.j.bracken@durham.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)191 3341846

Durham University
Department of Geography
Science Laboratories
South Road
Durham
DH1 3LE
UK