MSc/PGDip/PGCert Humanitarian Practice at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Investigate the agents of change in the humanitarian field through this blended learning postgraduate course. Investigate the agents of change in the humanitarian field through a flexible postgraduate course designed for practitioners. Designed for those working in the humanitarian field or those who have at least six months of humanitarian work experience.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures | Duration: Up to 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time (distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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.The availability of individual course units may be subject to change. The remaining 60 credits are awarded through a compulsory research component in the form of a dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree, or its overseas equivalent. Consideration may be given to those without this who have at least six months of humanitarian work experience. Current MSF employees must consult with the Operational Centre (OC) for whom they are working before submitting an application. English language: IELTS is required, or above 88 in the TOEFL iBT.

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

International applicants: GBP 31,400 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Up to 5 years part-time

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

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