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Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development MSc – 2 years part-time distance learning

Master

In Bath ()

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course addresses the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crisis, with a practical focus on the tools and approaches that can respond to these challenges. You will examine in-depth the complexities involved in resolving conflict and promoting peace. Additionally, you will also explore sustainable policy solutions that address the needs of those displaced by conflict and natural disaster.

Drawing on case studies from the Middle East and North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, you will learn how the practical and policy-related challenges of responding to conflict and humanitarian crisis play out in specific contexts.

You will leave this course with:

in-depth knowledge of humanitarian conflict response, and development policy and practice
the professional and analytical skills to tackle political, ethical and practical tensions on the ground
the skills and knowledge to evaluate diverse perspectives and tools for conflict response and humanitarian action across different settings
an established professional network for continued knowledge-sharing and effective career development
The course is designed for those who already work in the field of humanitarian and conflict response, and recent graduates who aspire to do so. Graduates of the course could go on to work, or progress further, in this field.

About this course

Develop a critical understanding of conflict and humanitarian crisis in this distance learning course. Gain skills in peacebuilding and humanitarian response.
The course is delivered in an inspiring format, that combines:

highly structured and interactive online content
face-to-face learning and networking at short residentials in Bath (compulsory) and Jordan (optional)
intensive support from expert Bath academics throughout

This course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue a career in humanitarian, conflict response, or peacebuilding. It is equally relevant to those already working in the humanitarian and conflict fields, seeking to advance their careers with a deeper level of specialist knowledge.

You could go on to work with development or humanitarian NGOs, the United Nations and other inter-governmental organisations, or in conflict or humanitarian advisor roles in government departments such as DFID.

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

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Subjects

  • Conflict
  • University
  • Part Time
  • Development
  • Peacebuilding
  • Humanitarianism
  • Principle
  • Residential
  • Accommodation
  • Attendance

Course programme

Year 1
  • Conflict, development and peacebuilding
  • Humanitarianism in principle and practice
  • Year 1: University of Bath residential 1
  • Attendance at the Sunday 6 to Friday 11 September 2020 residential week is compulsory.
  • This residential will take place at the University of Bath campus. University accommodation can be booked.
Year 2
  • Approaches to human rights in context
  • Negotiating the field: response to conflict, humanitarianism and development in practice
  • Humanitarianism conflict and development dissertation
  • Year 2: University of Bath residential 2
  • Attendance at the January 2022 residential week is compulsory.
  • This residential will take place at the University of Bath campus.
  • Optional course units
  • Year 1: Residential/Masterclass
  • Attendance at the February 2021 residential week is optional.
Learning and assessment

Learning

Online resources
  • Podcasts and videos
  • Topic overviews with specified reading, key issues, questions and debates
  • Structured online web-discussion with academic staff
  • Blogs and forums
  • In-depth case studies based around specific conflict regions, developed by leading experts
Residential resources
  • Tutorials
  • Lectures
  • Extended seminars with visiting professionals involved in humanitarian and conflict response
Assessment
  • Blog
  • Dissertation
  • Essay
  • Online web-forum contributions
  • Policy brief
  • Presentations

Additional information

UK/EU application deadline - 31 July 2020
Overseas deadline - 31 July 2020

Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development MSc – 2 years part-time distance learning

Price on request