Dr. David Demeritt

Professor

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Biography

David Demeritt is a professor of Geography at King's College London, having previously completed his degrees in History (BA) and Quaternary Science (MSc) at the University of Maine, followed by a PhD at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in environmental politics and policy, particularly focusing on risk communication and management related to natural hazards such as flooding and climate change. With extensive experience in university management, he has collaborated with various governmental and non-governmental organizations to initiate multidisciplinary environmental research projects. He has supervised over 20 PhD students and has held numerous grants amounting to over £3 million, contributing to several significant research initiatives. His work aims to bridge the gap between human and physical geography and to articulate environmental knowledge within the policy-making process.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, UK

Professor of Geography focusing on environmental politics and policy.

Lecturer

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Lecturer in Geography before joining King's College London.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

Environment Canada •

Postdoctoral position in climate change policy.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.