Overview

Key facts

The Humanitarian Practice (LEAP Programme) programme from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has been designed in partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières /Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to respond to the needs of humanitarian organizations.
Students will benefit from studying at two academic institutions recognised globally for the excellence of research and outstanding learning and student experience.
This is a flexible course designed to allow study to fit around the work commitments of those already working in the humanitarian sector.

It is delivered as part of the Leadership Education Academic Partnership (LEAP) (link is external) programme and crosses traditional subject boundaries to enable you to reflect critically on issues arising from your own work, the wider humanitarian agenda and develop the skills set needed for contemporary humanitarian practitioners. Focusing on a wide range of humanitarian issues, the programme offers a thorough investigation of the agents of change in the humanitarian field.

It brings together the disciplines of public and global health, political science, international relations, history, epidemiology, disaster risk management and peacebuilding, as well as the expertise of academics and leading practitioners.

As an LSTM and HCRI student, you will benefit from a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research, as well as individual tutoring and supervision from academics from a wide range of disciplines.

Programme Structure

Course Overview:

The blended learning approach combines online and campus-based learning. This flexible approach gives you the best of both worlds: opportunities to work where and when it suits you as well as access to the face-to-face teaching, world-class facilities and networking available at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the University of Manchester.

Through a combination of blended modules, short courses, traditional semester long units and online provision students will be able to access the programmes at times which are convenient to their working lives and study modules both remotely online and in person at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and the University of Manchester for short periods of time.

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Social Work View 187 other Masters in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold a Second Class Honours degree, or its overseas equivalent. Consideration may be given to those without this who have extensive professional humanitarian training and experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

21000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.

MSc (part-time distance learning)

UK/EU students (per annum): £4,750

International students (per annum): £9,250

Living costs for Liverpool

556 - 1035 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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