International Development with Conflict and Humanitarian Action MSc

Develop an in-depth understanding and specialist skills in contemporary development issues, peacebuilding, conflict analysis, and humanitarian response.<br/><br/>Throughout this course, you’ll analyse the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crises and explore a variety of tools and approaches to respond effectively to the challenges they bring.<br/><br/>This course is influenced by Bath’s longstanding engagement in conflict and humanitarian response. You’ll critically assess real-world case studies to draw links across global, regional, national and local scales.<br/><br/>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 course is for you.<br/><br/>**Placement**<br/><br/>As an alternative to writing a dissertation, you can gain real-world experience and complement your studies with a placement.<br/><br/>If you choose to do a placement, you’ll undertake an eight-week work-based project with an organisation involved in international development. Youll use the experiences youll gain to write an academic report reflecting on a particular area of professional practice as part of your assessment.<br/><br/>Some previous students have worked with:<br/><br/><br/>- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<br/><br/><br/>- The Centre for Development Studies<br/><br/><br/>- MicroSave Consulting<br/><br/><br/>- EdUKaid<br/><br/><br/>- The Washing Machine Project<br/><br/><br/>Finding a placement is your own responsibility. We can’t guarantee specific placements, but you will receive tailored support from our specialist team to help you find suitable opportunities.<br/><br/>Some placements are paid, others cover expenses, and some are unpaid.<br/>**Gain important career skills**<br/><br/>Upon successful completion of this course, youll leave with:<br/><br/><br/>- an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict response<br/><br/><br/>- a critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practice<br/><br/><br/>- practical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and development<br/><br/><br/>- a rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgrounds<br/><br/><br/>**Graduate prospects**<br/><br/>This course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue careers in fields that aim to improve people’s lives. These include the international development, sustainability, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors.<br/><br/>You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.<br/><br/>Graduates from our suite of International Development masters courses have gone on to secure the following roles:<br/><br/><br/>- Senior Program Officer, Hashoo Foundation<br/><br/><br/>- Relief Support Worker, United Response<br/><br/><br/>- Analyst, Start Fund Bangladesh<br/><br/><br/>- Programme Assistant, The Advocacy Team<br/><br/><br/>- Fundraising Assistant, Refugee Cafe<br/><br/><br/>- Director of Programmes for North West Syria, Mercy Corps<br/><br/><br/>- Programme Specialist, African World Heritage Fund<br/><br/><br/>- Operations and Finance Officer, The Washing Machine Project<br/><br/><br/>- Local Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation<br/><br/><br/>Other graduates have chosen to work for themselves and set up their own charities, while others have gone on to complete doctoral studies.