Program Overview

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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.

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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

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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

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Student stories

Jeremy Hubbard, an Associate Field Officer with UNHCR (the UN's Refugee Agency) shares his experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development at the University of Bath

"Studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development completely changed my life" - Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort

Nav Sawhne talks about how a master’s in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development helped him to create his social enterprise, The Washing Machine Project

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Student stories

Jeremy Hubbard, an Associate Field Officer with UNHCR (the UN's Refugee Agency) shares his experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development at the University of Bath

"Studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development completely changed my life" - Louisa Ayebare shares her experiences studying MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development, realising her UN dream and being part of an international cohort

Nav Sawhne talks about how a master’s in Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development helped him to create his social enterprise, The Washing Machine Project