MSc/PGDip/PGCert Humanitarian Practice

Program Overview

The MSc/PGDip/PGCert Humanitarian Practice program provides an in-depth understanding of humanitarian principles, practices, and challenges. Delivered online with a partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, it aims to enhance knowledge and skills, strengthen leadership abilities, and prepare individuals for roles in humanitarian organizations. The program is designed for professionals with extensive humanitarian experience and offers flexible study options with January and September start dates.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc/PGDip/PGCert Humanitarian Practice program is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in humanitarian work. It offers a comprehensive understanding of humanitarian principles, practices, and challenges. The program aims to:

• Critically reflect on humanitarian work and gain the relevant academic background to inform decisions made in practice.
• Strengthen leadership skills, helping individuals grow into management or coordination positions within humanitarian organizations.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered in an online format, with a mix of asynchronous and synchronous learning.
• The program benefits from a partnership with Medecins Sans Frontieres and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Other:

• January and September start dates are available.
• The program is offered in full-time and part-time distance learning formats.
• The program is designed for individuals with extensive professional humanitarian training and experience.
• Current MSF employees must consult with their OC before submitting an application.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows: MSc (full-time) UK students (per annum): £13,500 International, including EU, students (per annum): £27,500 MSc (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): 958 per 15 credits International, including EU, students (per annum): 2083 per 15 credits PGDip (full-time) UK students (per annum): £9,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £18,333 PGDip (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): 958 per 15 credits International, including EU, students (per annum): 2083 per 15 credits PGCert (part-time distance learning) UK students (per annum): 958 per 15 credits International, including EU, students (per annum): 2083 per 15 credits