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University of Bath: International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action
Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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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 |
Summary
Develop in-depth understanding and specialist skills in contemporary development issues, peacebuilding, conflict analysis, and humanitarian response.
Whether you are a graduate aiming to pursue a development or humanitarian career in conflict-affected regions, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.
The course addresses the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crisis and explores a variety of tools and approaches for responding in these contexts. Rooted in real-world practical and policy challenges, the course is founded on Bath’s expertise in international development. It uses innovative learning approaches to promote in-depth investigation of cases and issues, while drawing links across global, regional, national and local scales.
The course offers you the opportunity of a placement-based research project, providing hands-on experience to complement classroom-based learning.
Gain key skills You will leave the course with:
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in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict response
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a critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practice
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practical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and development
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rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds
Learning and teaching You will join the Department of Social & Policy Studies here at Bath. Our staff are all active in this field, research-led, and united in their commitment to finding better solutions to the world’s development problems.
We encourage diversity of intake, in experience, qualifications and interests, to stimulate the richness of experience and learning.
MSc
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your 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 Registry Claverton Down Road Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as politics, economics, anthropology, international relations, African, Latin American or South East Asian Studies or environmental studies. We will also consider graduates with an undergraduate degree in other subjects where you have relevant professional experience in international development. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your 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 Registry Claverton Down Road 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 the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Teachers and lecturers working within the faculty are active researchers and apply their findings to the content taught on our programmes.
The Faculty includes 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 community and a strong environment to pursue …
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