PostgraduateMSc

International Development and Humanitarian Assistance

Name: International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
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Brunel University of London

Uxbridge, England

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1 yearDuration

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£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Offered by Brunel University of London, the MSc International Development and Humanitarian Assistance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Uxbridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course will provide you with anthropological insight into contemporary issues and debates about international development and humanitarian assistance. International agencies, governments and NGOs are working to deliver appropriate policies and interventions in the name of 'international development'. Anthropology has played a key role in the emergence of new perspectives on humanitarian assistance and the livelihoods of populations caught up in extreme circumstances such as famines, natural disasters and wars. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Anthropology of Development and Social Change

Humanitarian Crises and Vulnerability

Ethnographic Research Methods and Fieldwork

Global Governance and International Institutions

Livelihoods

Resilience and Extreme Circumstances

Anthropological Perspectives on Conflict and Displacement

Critical Development Theory and Practice

Dissertation in International Development Anthropology

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Brunel University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£28,000	£32,000
3 years	£23,000	£29,000	£35,500
5 years	£26,500	£35,500	£47,000

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

40%Professional Jobs

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