PGCert Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

The Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding master's degree is for practitioners already working in these fields and in related areas.

Faculty: School of Architecture | Duration: Part-time: 30 months - Distance learning only | Study mode: online | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course has been designed to be studied by students working in the field. 100% Online delivery The programme is 100% online conducted via webinars, tutorials, discussions and group work.

Career pathways

This course is ideal for a career in the field of humanitarian action, conflict transformation or related fields, such as: civil servants or diplomats in charge of humanitarian affairs academics teaching humanitarian practices journalists seeking a better understanding of humanitarian issues military personnel ready to be deployed in a field of operation where humanitarian actions are taking place.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The programme is open to all candidates who fulfil at least one of the following conditions: hold an approved honours degree (or equivalent) at 2:1 or above in a relevant discipline, and preferably some experience in the field of humanitarian action and peacebuilding or related fields hold a relevant recognised diploma and/or certified professional qualification and 3 to 5 years' experience in humanitarian action and peacebuilding or related fields have substantial and proven field experience (minimum 10 years) in humanitarian action, peacebuilding and related fields. In exceptional circumstances, where applicants can show that they have qualifications or experience or both that demonstrate that they have knowledge and capabilities equivalent to those listed above, they may be admitted onto the course. At least 6.5 in IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 across all four components of the test. UCAS code: P060044.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: Part-time: 30 months - Distance learning only

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/humanitarian-action-and-peacebuilding#apply

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