PhD Humanitarianism and Conflict Response at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Undertake advanced research training in the practical and theoretical aspects of humanitarian issues. Our research examines the interconnected challenges of armed conflict, humanitarian response, disaster management, and global humanitarian health, and increasingly climate change. Join an active and accessible research community, with scholars from more than 10 disciplines (history, history of medicine, peace studies, development studies, sociology, geography, anthropology, politics, epidemiology, emergency medicine).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Department: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures | Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time] | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PhD in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response is inspired by the need to conduct rigorous, in-depth, interdisciplinary research and analysis on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises. It is driven by a desire to inform and support policy and practice and to optimise joint working between partner organisations.

Career pathways

The PhD programme at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute aims to cater for researchers who envisage an academic career, as well as those who wish to use their research experience to inform a career in areas relating to our research and teaching. These include non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the charitable sector, national and global health, government and civil service, and international affairs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject – with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing. Interview: As part of the offer making process applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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