Overview

The learning and teaching on the International Humanitarian Affairs degree delivered by the University of York enables you to build upon the practical knowledge gained from your professional experience with cutting-edge theory and an insight into humanitarian policy making. Successful completion of the course leads to a globally recognised qualification.

Quick Facts:

You will have the opportunity to network with like-minded experts, academics and policymakers from around the world who are responding to disasters, conflicts and complex political emergencies.
Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and many are working full-time jobs in real-time humanitarian responses where they can take full advantage of the flexible nature of the course.
Our graduates have gone on to leading roles in governmental and non-governmental organisations, the United Nations and charities, working in areas affected by disasters and conflicts around the world. Their work spans the humanitarian and development spectrum, from camp management to advising the UN and governments on humanitarian responses. Many go on to further study at York and other leading universities.

Career opportunities

Central government roles
Local government roles
United Nations roles eg in the High Commission for Refugees, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Mission in Sudan and the World Health Organisation
International NGOs eg Mercy Corps, Care International, Aga Khan Development Network, Save the Children and Shelter Box
International Donor Agencies eg DFiD (UK) and USAID
University roles

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Examining Humanitarianism

Protection and Assistance in International Humanitarian Law

Humanitarian Response: Food and Nutrition, Shelter, Health and WASH

Research Methods in Humanitarian Affairs

Education in Emergencies

Evaluating Humanitarian Programmes

Communities in Humanitarian Affairs

Disasters in Complex Political Emergencies

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-05 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology View 41 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 or equivalent in an appropriate subject. We are willing to consider applications from those who do not have the appropriate qualifications but have suitable humanitarian and development experience through working with the United Nations, international humanitarian and development organisations, government authorities, community-based groups or local charities.

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Tuition Fees

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6720 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6720 GBP / year

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Funding

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