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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Humanitarian Practice

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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5 yearsDuration
£9,800Per Year (Intl)
£1,225Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PgDip Humanitarian Practice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 60-month full-time and part-time structure. Our blended learning MSc in Humanitarian Practice is part of the Leadership Education Academic Partnership (LEAP) programme. A flexible course designed by humanitarians, for humanitarians, it allows professionals to study alongside working in the field. The programme is delivered jointly by the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at The University of Manchester and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) in partnership with MedecinsSansFrontieres (MSF). 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 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Humanitarian Principles and Global Context
Epidemiology and Disease in Crisis Settings
Conflict
Politics and International Relations
Medical Anthropology and Cultural Competence
Public Health Emergency Response
Humanitarian Management and Leadership
Research Methods for Humanitarian Practice
Critical Reflection and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,800

per year

Total Course Cost (60 months)£49,000

Home Student Fee

£1,225

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

63%Working
8%Studying
18%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01 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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