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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Humanitarianism and Conflict Response

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£11,250Per Year (Intl)
£3,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD 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 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response is inspired by the need to conduct rigorous, in-depth research and analysis on the impact and outcomes of contemporary and historical crises. It is driven by a desire to inform and support policy and practice and to optimise joint working between partner organisations. It seeks to foster increased understanding and debate within the fields of conflict studies, humanitarianism, disaster studies, and global health. 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.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Conflict Studies
Humanitarian Response: Theory and Practice
Global Health in Crisis Contexts
Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience
Contemporary Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Research Ethics and Governance in Humanitarian Research
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Crisis Response
PhD Thesis Research and Supervision
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

£11,250

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£33,750

Home Student Fee

£3,500

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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
60%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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