MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Explore specific areas of research surrounding the practical and theoretical aspects of humanitarian issues. As the world faces ever more complex and entangled dilemmas, you will learn to understand the resulting humanitarian crises and conflict situations. Develop skills in communication, research, decision-making, planning. Build your professional network and experience through guest-lectures from practitioners, simulations, and volunteering.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. 120 of these credits are made up by a mix of mandatory and optional course units, with 60 credits taken in each semester. The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. Compulsory units include Dissertation, Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries, Research and Evaluation Methods, The History of Humanitarian Aid.

Career pathways

HCRI Job Sectors Graduates pursue careers across a wide spectrum of organisations tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges. The combination of critical thinking, practical skills, and interdisciplinary perspective you develop here is precisely what employers in this field are seeking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements above but have relevant professional experience are considered and encouraged to apply. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. English language: IELTS and TOEFL are accepted. An overall grade of 6.5 in IELTS with 6.5 in writing and no less than 6.0 in all skills is required or 93+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 22 with no skill below 20. Interview: Not normally applicable.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,200 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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