Make an impact with a masters at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) – funding available, apply now for 2024

Now is the time to make a difference

At the University of Manchester’s Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI), we recognise the changing demand for professional humanitarians and the need for specialist skills so change-makers like you can succeed.

We combine the expert insights of outstanding multidisciplinary researchers in both applied medicine and humanities to understand crises through various lenses, including geography, political science, and anthropology.

Why study with us?

Our partnership with leading international non-governmental organisations, including Médecins Sans Frontières and Save the Children enable us to make a meaningful impact in the field and reach many key humanitarian decision-makers internationally.  Our programmes keep up with the latest trends and issues facing the world, so you are fully equipped to tackle global problems head on.

Choose from the following courses

MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response

MSc International Disaster Management

MSc International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response (online) September intake

MSc International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response (online) January start

MSc Global Health (online) January or September start

MSc Humanitarian Practice (blended)

Find out more and apply now