MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    12 months full-time, 24 months part-time

Masters Degree Description

The MA in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response focuses on response to crises originating from both conflict zones and natural disasters.

Bringing together the study of health, the social sciences and the humanities, the course provides an inclusive approach that mirrors the reality of aid operations and informs the reflexive processes of both analytical and applied disciplines.

You will benefit from being able to draw on an exceptionally wide breadth of disciplinary traditions and research expertise.

Entry Requirements

We normally expect students to have a Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent.

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Student Destinations

Students at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute come from a broad range of backgrounds, with varying levels of experience.

Many who already have work experience will be able to harness the knowledge gained from their course to progress within their field of expertise, reaching senior roles in government and non-governmental organisations.

Others will be able to use the course as a starting point to progress into careers within NGOs, HR consultancies, financial institutions, academic institutions and more.

Module Details

Mandatory

Dissertation
Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries
Research and Evaluation Methods

Optional

A Critical Introduction to GIS and Disasters
History of Humanitarian Aid
Anthropology of Violence and Reconstruction
Disaster Management – Theory and Application
Humanitarian Diplomacy: Examining the Actors, Issues and Norms
Disaster Governance
Security, Emergencies and Technologies of Control
Young People in Conflicts and Displacement (20-21 Centuries)
The Politics of International Intervention, Conflict, and Peace
Cash and Market Based Programming in Crisis Settings
Reconstruction and Development
Conflict Analysis
Climate Change, Disasters and Responses
Characteristics and Skills of Development Practice
Global Governance
Fundamentals of Epidemiology

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