Teaching & modules
Modules
Programme Structure
Programmes are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Dissertation Project (60 credits)
- Fundamentals of Risk, Hazards and Society (15 credits)
- Practising Social Research (15 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, students are required to take 90 credits of optional modules, of which at least 60 credits must be from the prescribed list of options specific to this programme.
Prescribed list of options specific to this programme, which may typically include:
- Risk Perception, Communication and Behaviour Change (15 credits)
- Risk Management and Governance (15 credits)
- Vulnerability, Development and Disasters (15 credits)
- Risk Analysis: Science and Applications (15 credits)
- Risk, Hazards and Insurance (15 credits)
Other Optional Modules
Other Optional Modules may typically include:
Any Level 7 (Masters) modules offered in the Department of Geography, including those listed above, subject to availability
Up to 20 credits of Level 7 (Masters) modules from any King’s Departments or Institutes outside of Geography, subject to approval
- Internship (Environment and Society) (15 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
We will teach you through a combination of lectures and seminars, typically 20 hours per module. We also expect you to undertake 130 hours of independent study for each module.
|
Module |
Lectures, seminars and feedback |
Self-study |
|
Per 15-credit taught module |
16-30 hours. |
120-134 hours (some modules may involve lab work or e-learning which would require less self guided learning). |
|
Dissertation module |
Usually 5 contact hours of one-to-one or group consultation with supervisors. |
595 hours of self-study and project work. |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of assessment, which will typically include coursework such as essays, other written assignments and oral presentations. Some modules that are on offer to students can include more diverse forms of assessment such as lab work and occasionally exams. All students also undertake a research-based dissertation.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026