Overview

The part-time online MSc Global Health course from The University of Manchester is aimed at both those new to the humanitarian sector and professionals who want to update their skills, our course offers a practical means of study and an inclusive approach which mirrors the reality of interventions within a humanitarian context.

You will explore issues related to the worldwide improvement of health, the reduction of disparities, and protection against global threats that disregard national borders.

The course is unique in bringing together the study of emergency medicine, disaster management, community health, anthropology and sociology of health and illness in an online format.

You will have access to leading multidisciplinary academics and practitioners. For example, we have a close working relationship with the charity UK-Med, which aims to improve the training and accountability of medical teams to sudden onset disasters and complex emergencies.

Career opportunities

This course is aimed at both those new to the humanitarian sector and those already in the field who wish to develop their skills and knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Community Approaches to Health

Ethics, Human Rights and Health

Disaster and Crisis Management

Health Systems & Markets

Diseases and Trauma in Developing Countries

Management and Leadership in Health and Humanitarianism

Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require a Lower Second Class Bachelor's degree or the overseas equivalent, although each application is judged on its own merits and exceptions to this entry requirement may be made.

Applicants who do not have a Bachelor's degree or the overseas equivalent may apply if they can demonstrate (via a personal statement) that they can communicate clearly, are highly motivated, and have experience of prior learning.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9333 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4800 GBP / year

≈ 4800 GBP / year

Funding

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