Humanitarianism and Conflict Response | The University of Manchester

Location

United Kingdom

Study Format

On Campus

Course language

English

Study Fields

Emergency & Disaster Management, Nonprofit Management

Duration

1 Year

Academic pace

Full Time

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Tuition Fee

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Program Description

The MA in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response focuses on response to crises originating from both conflict zones and natural disasters. Bringing together the study of health, the social sciences and the humanities, the course provides an inclusive approach that mirrors the reality of aid operations and informs the reflexive processes of both analytical and applied disciplines.

Program Highlights

Receive a thorough grounding in both the practical and theoretical aspects of humanitarian issues.
Learn from some of the most renowned names in the field of humanitarian research.
Engage first-hand with the people, projects and organisations that shape humanitarian, global health, disaster management, conflict response and intervention issues around the world.

About the School

Our reputation is just one reason why Manchester is the best place for you to study for your master’s. We offer you far more than just a qualification. You will be part of a culture of world-leading research and professional excellence.

At The University of Manchester, our research has a direct impact on students. The best international teaching and learning institutions are also great research institutions, and Manchester falls firmly into that category. You will be taught by staff who are recognised internationally to be at the forefront of their subject, and who can incorporate the very latest thinking and discoveries directly into your course. You'll quickly develop skills, knowledge, and experience that will make employers sit up and listen. We have strong collaborative links with industry and public services. These inform our research and ensure that your course is tailored to the needs of employers. And to help further our research, we invest significantly in facilities and resources, some of which will be available for students on taught courses to use too.

We teach over 90 different Humanities courses at The University of Manchester and provide enrichment activities that celebrate the breadth of Humanities degrees we offer, including Law, History, English, the Social Sciences, Geography, Business, and Languages. The University of Manchester is large, yet compact enough to give the best of both worlds: city life and a campus community. Our campus occupies a large area close to the city centre, allowing students, staff, businesses and the wider public to come together, share ideas and collaborate. It is dominated by grand Victorian buildings but also has quiet corners, landscaped gardens, cafes and common rooms where you can relax and spend time with friends.

Getting around the campus is easy. Everything is within walking distance or connected via a free bus service. What’s more, you’ll have access to one of the best resourced academic libraries in the country and IT facilities to ensure you’re connected on campus and in our halls of residence.

Career Opportunities

The skills gained on the course have helped to prepare graduates for national and international careers in: Development, migrant protection, humanitarian consultancy, health protection, security consultancy, and medicine.

Organisations our graduates have gone on to work in include:

NGOs: International Committee of the Red Cross (IFRC), Human Appeal, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Voluntary Services Overseas and the British Heart Foundation
National Resource Governance Institute
Civil Service, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Ranking & Accreditation

The University of Manchester’s current rankings place us among the world’s best universities.

The only university in the world to rank in the top ten for social and environmental impact every year of the Times Higher Education Impact rankings
The second most targeted university by the UK's top 100 recruiters, according to the High Fliers report on The Graduate Market in 2024
Fourth in the UK, sixth in Europe, and ninth in the world, in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings, for our environmental, social and governance impact.
Manchester has been voted the top UK city to live in based on the 2022 The Economist's Global Liveability Index. The city has also been voted among the best cities in the world by Time Out (2022) readers.