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PostgraduateMA

Humanitarianism and Conflict Response

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,350Per Year (Intl)
£15,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Humanitarianism and Conflict Response at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. You will benefit from being able to draw on an exceptionally wide breadth of disciplinary traditions and research expertise. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Humanitarian Response Theory and Practice
Conflict Analysis and Peacebuilding
Disaster Management and Crisis Response
Global Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
Ethics and Protection in Aid Operations
International Development and Governance
Research Methods in Humanitarian Studies
Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,350

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,350

Home Student Fee

£15,400

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
57%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

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