Humanitarian; Disasters & Emergencies: Response and Recovery
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
The course is designed for people from clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who are currently working in, or aim to work in, the humanitarian field. Humanitarian workers find themselves operating in complex and diverse environments due to conflict and natural disasters. This course aims to equip you with the understanding, knowledge and skills to evaluate, plan and implement projects in the humanitarian setting.
You will develop a deep understanding of the many issues related to humanitarian and disasters management including, political economy, ethical and legal issues, the historical context of humanitarian aid, planning and risk management, the impact of environmental disasters and working with refugees. This course provides the theoretical underpinning which is necessary for anyone working, or planning to work, in this field.
Key highlights
- Open to students from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds
- Builds skills to evaluate, plan and implement humanitarian projects
- Covers political economy, ethical and legal issues in humanitarian aid
- Explores the historical context of humanitarian aid
- Includes planning, risk management and the impact of environmental disasters
- Addresses the issues involved in working with refugees
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include subject; or above
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Humanitarian programme officer
- Emergency response coordinator
- Disaster risk management officer
- Humanitarian project manager
- Refugee support worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £740 | International: £18,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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