Global Risk and Resilience

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #6

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At University of Cambridge in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Global Risk and Resilience is offered as a master of philosophy programme. Tuition for international students is GBP 42,276 per year (GBP 20,856 per year for local students).

Also offered as: Doctorate

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Degree: Master of Philosophy

Local tuition: GBP 20,856 / year

International tuition: GBP 42,276 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

This MPhil equips students with frameworks for understanding and reducing global risk. It provides a rigorous grounding in global, catastrophic and existential risk, and trains students to engage critically with interdisciplinary research on risk drivers and mitigation challenges. The programme links scientific research to the practical realities of policymaking. Students explore a range of mitigation opportunities and the theories of change that shape how interventions succeed. The course also cultivates responsible research practice, highlighting both the value of high-quality work and the pitfalls of careless methods. Graduates are equipped to apply these insights to related disciplines and to risk-focused careers.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Start Date: October 2027

About University of Cambridge

“Hinc lucem et pocula sacra”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Urban

Founded: 1209

Students: 22,565

QS rank: #6

Programs: 388

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Global Risk and Resilience award?

University of Cambridge awards a Master of Philosophy on completion of this programme.

How much does Global Risk and Resilience cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 42,276 per year (GBP 20,856 per year for local students).

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