Risk, Resilience and Sustainability University College Dublin

Overview

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.

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.

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. ”