Our multidisciplinary MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response master’s course focuses on response to crises originating from both conflict-zones and natural disasters.
Bringing together the study of medicine and 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.
You will be benefit from being able to draw on an exceptionally wide breadth of disciplinary traditions and research expertise.
The Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at The University of Manchester is inspired by the need to conduct rigorous research and to support both undergraduate and postgraduate training on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises.
Established in 2008 by Dr Rony Brauman, Professor Bertrand Taithe and Professor Tony Redmond, HCRI is widely recognised as being a leading international research institute focusing on the study of humanitarianism, conflict response and peacebuilding.
Our work is driven by a desire to inform and support policy and decision makers, to optimise joint working between partner organisations, and to foster increased understanding and debate within the field.
Bringing together the disciplines of medicine and the humanities (including international relations and political science) to achieve these goals, HCRI aims to facilitate improvements in crisis response on a global scale whilst providing a centre of excellence for all concerned with emergencies, conflicts and peace.
We embrace this opportunity to develop a scholarly and professional agenda for humanitarians and peacebuilders around the world.
We normally expect students to have a Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent.
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Students at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute come from a broad range of backgrounds, with varying levels of experience.
Many who already have work experience will be able to harness the knowledge gained from their course to progress within their field of expertise, reaching senior roles in government and non-governmental organisations.
Others will be able to use the course as a starting point to progress into careers within NGOs, HR consultancies, financial institutions, academic institutions and more.
Mandatory
Dissertation
Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries
Research and Evaluation Methods
Optional
A Critical Introduction to GIS and Disasters
History of Humanitarian Aid
Anthropology of Violence and Reconstruction
Disaster Management – Theory and Application
Humanitarian Diplomacy: Examining the Actors, Issues and Norms
Disaster Governance
Security, Emergencies and Technologies of Control
Young People in Conflicts and Displacement (20-21 Centuries)
The Politics of International Intervention, Conflict, and Peace
Cash and Market Based Programming in Crisis Settings
Reconstruction and Development
Conflict Analysis
Climate Change, Disasters and Responses
Characteristics and Skills of Development Practice
Global Governance
Fundamentals of Epidemiology
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