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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London: Health in Humanitarian Crises (by Distance Learning)
| Institution | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Interdepartmental |
| Web | www.lshtm.ac.uk/study |
| study@lshtm.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 20 7636 8636 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
Please note: applications for the 2026/27 academic year are expected to open in November 2025. This information relates to 2025/26 academic year and will be updated in due course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
Summary
As armed conflicts persist and natural disasters are intensified by climate change, addressing the needs and challenges of vulnerable, displaced people in complex emergencies is a global priority. Gain the practical humanitarian skills and operational expertise you need to improve health in fragile and crisis-affected communities.
Study Heath in Humanitarian Crises to develop your current role or get ready for new positions in this vital field. Ours is one of the few distance learning courses available in this field.
What you will learn - Explore the humanitarian project cycle, including ethical considerations, policy issues, and global response architecture
-
Develop strong evidence-based decision-making skills for effective crisis response
-
Build on your critical analysis and evaluation skills to confidently gather critical information, assess and prioritise needs, design programmes and monitor intervention effectiveness
-
Apply a decolonial lens to understand how historical roots impact humanitarian ethics, political economy, and current barriers
-
Strengthen professional skills in problem-solving, time management, and written and verbal communication
-
Choose elective topics to complement the core course, that matters most to you and your career, from global mental health to medical anthropology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | All applicants are required to have: - the equivalent of a UK first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from an acceptable institution OR - an appropriate professional or technical qualification, plus three years' relevant experience. Qualifications from around the world are accepted; for further guidance please see University of London's qualifications for entrance. Students who do not satisfy the entrance requirements may still be admitted at the discretion of LSHTM on the basis of their academic qualifications, work experience and references. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the Health in Humanitarian Crises (Distance Learning) programme, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language. |
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Founded in 1899, LSHTM has been a pioneering force in global research and teaching for over 125 years. It has cultivated a strong network of academics, partners and over 35,500 alumni in 190 countries.
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