Global Humanitarian Studies Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

The Global Humanitarian Studies BSc equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex humanitarian crises. This multidisciplinary programme combines theory and practice, preparing students to assess threats and vulnerabilities, analyse risks and develop evidence-based responses to international crises and global challenges including disasters, climate change impacts, forced displacement and conflict.

Humanitarian crises impact millions of people every year, disrupting economies, destroying communities and threatening lives. The Global Humanitarian Studies BSc explores how humanitarian systems, governments and people respond to these challenges, combining academic theory with real‑world application. This course will prepare you for diverse careers in the humanitarian sector and beyond. 

Based at UCL’s Bloomsbury campus in central London, you study within reach of leading humanitarian organisations, think tanks, international businesses and policy institutions. The course offers opportunities for fieldwork and hands‑on research projects, and we will support you to find optional internships between Years 2 and 3. 

You will also have opportunities to build your professional network throughout your studies, attending the department’s annual careers discovery evening and monthly events led or attended by practitioners.