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University of Bath: Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
| Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Social and Policy Sciences View department profile |
| Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/ |
| pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Develop a critical understanding of conflict and humanitarian crises. You’ll focus on the tools and approaches needed to respond to these challenges.**
Throughout this course, you’ll explore the core challenges of conflict and humanitarian crises, using real-world case studies and research from across the planet.
During your academic studies, you’ll focus on enhancing your knowledge of the practical tools and approaches used to respond to peacebuilding, development, human rights and humanitarian response challenges. This will give you a deep understanding of the complexities of resolving conflict, promoting peace and providing adequate and relevant assistance.
**Flexibility and real-world knowledge**
This is a flexible course that mixes distance learning with face-to-face residential visits in Bath. You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a study trip to Jordan. This combination means you can experience actual humanitarian challenges and apply your theoretical learning.
Due to its distance learning format and content, this course generally attracts a diverse, global cohort. This means you’ll be able to learn from the experiences and insights of your classmates during online group sessions and discussions.
During the Residential Weeks, you'll also meet and work with your cohort and academic staff. This will help you to build a strong professional network to take into your future career.
**Learn from experts in the field**
You’ll learn from experts in humanitarianism, conflict and development studies, as well as staff in the wider Department of Social & Policy Sciences community. Their passion, knowledge and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
**Gain key skills**
This course will provide you with an excellent skillset to pursue careers in policy or programmes in humanitarian, conflict response, or peacebuilding organisations. It is equally relevant if you're already working in these fields and looking to advance your career with a deeper level of specialist knowledge.
On successful completion of this course, you will leave with:
- in-depth knowledge of humanitarian and conflict response and development policy and practice, with a focus on examples from the Middle East, West Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
- the professional and analytical skills to tackle political, ethical and practical tensions on the ground
- comprehensive knowledge of sustainable policy solutions that address the needs of those displaced by conflict and natural disasters
- the skills and knowledge to evaluate diverse perspectives and tools for conflict response and humanitarian action across diverse settings
- an established professional network for continued knowledge-sharing and effective career development
The theoretical knowledge you’ll gain through the taught units and face-to-face Residential Weeks at Bath will be enhanced during the optional visit to Jordan. During this trip, you’ll have the opportunity to explore humanitarian issues in real-life contexts and engage with people working in the field and those impacted by forced migration.
**Graduate prospects**
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 the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office of the UK government. You could also progress to doctoral studies.
Graduates from this course have gone on to secure roles such as:
- Humanitarian Field Officer, UNHCR
- Women’s Development Coordinator at The Connection
- EU Partnerships and Advocacy Officer at the British Council
- Founder of The Washing Machine Project
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as development studies, human or political geography, sociology, area studies, politics, political economy, economics or international relations. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If you first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Develop a critical understanding of conflict and humanitarian crises in this distance learning course. Gain skills in peacebuilding and humanitarian response.**
This course addresses the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crises, 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 disasters.
Drawing on case studies from the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, you will learn how the practical and policy-related challenges of responding to conflict and humanitarian crises play out in specific contexts.
**Gain key skills**
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.
**Learning and teaching**
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
**Graduate prospects**
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. You could also progress onto doctoral studies.
Graduates from this course have gone on to secure roles such as:
- Assessment Officer (Humanitarian Situation Monitoring) at REACH Initiative
- Women’s Development Coordinator at The Connection
- EU Partnerships and Advocacy Officer at the British Council
- Founder of The Washing Machine Project
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as development studies, human or political geography, sociology, area studies, politics, political economy, economics or international relations. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If you first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English Language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
| Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
The University of Bath
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high-quality research focussed on solving some of the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Academics working within the faculty are active researchers, which means that as a student, you will benefit from the real-world experience they bring into their teaching.
The Faculty comprises of six departments:
- Economics
- Education
- Health
- Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Psychology
- Social & Policy Sciences
By studying and researching with us you’ll be welcomed into a multidisciplinary, diverse academic …
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