Program Overview

Overview

The Humanitarian; Disasters & Emergencies: Response and Recovery course is designed for individuals from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who are currently working in, or aim to work in, the humanitarian field. This course aims to equip students with the understanding, knowledge, and skills to evaluate, plan, and implement projects in the humanitarian setting.

Key Features

• The course hosts UK students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds.
• Students are taught by highly experienced lecturers with backgrounds in humanitarian aid and international development.
• A multidisciplinary approach to teaching is used to maximize learning, with lectures from the Business School, the School of Law, Biological Sciences, and Human and Health Sciences.
• The course uses a case study approach to teaching to maximize student participation and learning.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is delivered through a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Assessment is through one piece of coursework. The module specification/module handbook provides full details of the assessment criteria for this module.

Feedback

Feedback, usually written, is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term-time weeks, unless the submission was made towards the end of the session, in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results.

Entry Requirements

• An honors degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in a subject relevant to public health, such as health professional qualifications, social science subjects, applied sciences, business, leadership, management, or administration.

Start Dates and Duration

• Start date: 22 September 2025
• Duration: 1 year, part-time, with 4 taught sessions throughout the course
• Credits: 15 Masters level credits
• Code: HMH2053

Fees and Finance

• Tuition Fees - part-time: In 2025/26, the part-time tuition fee for UK postgraduate students on this course will be £740 (Band 2) per 15 credit module and £1,480 (Band 2) per 30 credit module.
• Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of study at the University. For more information about funding, fees, and finance for UK students, including what the tuition fee covers, please see the University's Fees and Finance information.

Career Support

Graduates of the course may go on to work in the field of policy, for national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government health services, and multinational organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is recognized for its research excellence, with three-quarters of all its research being world-leading and internationally excellent. The University is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power.

Student Support

At the University of Huddersfield, students will find support networks and services to help them get ahead in their studies and social life. The University offers a range of support services to help students navigate their personal student journey.

Further Information

For more details about the course, including how to apply, fees, and finance, please refer to the University's official website or contact the relevant department directly.