Disasters, Adaptation & Development

Joy
South Africa
Disasters, Adaptation & Development MA/MSc
I decided to do my master’s in Disaster Management at King’s College for several reasons. The modules offered help me to tailor the course to meet my specific interests in the field, and the department’s lecturers and researchers are experts in the field. King’s has a very good worldwide reputation, attracting students from all over the world. I have enjoyed the many opportunities offered to attend seminars, workshops and conferences in and around London. I have been able to meet people from various academic backgrounds and been able to network with interesting people in my field of study.



My studies are supported by the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme. Without this scholarship I would not have had the opportunity to study at King’s, and enjoy living in one of the most exciting cities in the world. London is a great city to study in and there is always something exciting happening. Once I graduate with my master’s, I will be able to return to South Africa and use the skills, knowledge and experience gained from my year at King’s to hopefully become a leader in the field of Disaster Management.

Daanish Mustafa
Disasters, Adaptation & Development MA/MSc
Within the Department of Geography, our staff members like our students maintain an active and rigorous research agenda which is readily translated into cutting edge research driven teaching in the classroom, as well as supervision for our students.



Every year in the Department we have the privilege of welcoming some of the most diverse, talented and international student body for our programmes. My activities like those of my colleagues are not limited to research and teaching alone. I am frequently invited to consult with and to deliver lectures at various high profile think tanks in Europe, North America and South Asia. My professional linkages with the policy world, like those of my colleagues, benefit our students for research, training and job hunting.