International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action

Overview

Whether you are a graduate aiming to pursue a development or humanitarian career in conflict-affected regions, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this MSc in International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action course from University of Bath is for you.

What you'll learn

The course addresses the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crisis and explores a variety of tools and approaches for responding in these contexts. Rooted in real-world practical and policy challenges, the course is founded on Bath’s expertise in international development. It uses innovative learning approaches to promote in-depth investigation of cases and issues, while drawing links across global, regional, national and local scales.

The course offers you the opportunity of a placement-based research project, providing hands-on experience to complement classroom-based learning.

Graduate prospects

Our international development courses provide an excellent grounding for careers in international development, humanitarian action, and working for social, economic and environmental justice in both global North and global South. They provide the core skills required in a range of policy, communication, advocacy, research and programmatic roles.

Over the last few years, graduates from this course have found jobs with the following organisations:

• Infonetica
• The Specialists
• To Excel Consulting
• Refugee Cafe
• Crown Agents
• The Advocacy Team
• McAndrew Leadership
• MutualGain Ltd

Other graduates have chosen to work for themselves and set up their own charities, while some have stayed in academia to complete doctoral studies.