The programme has widened my view and deepened my insight.
Critical Approaches to the Management of Humanitarian Operations made me think about philosophy as a humanitarian and a future leader in this field. Through discussion, group work, and reflective essay writing, I have learnt many issues to consider in humanitarian operations.
Our blended learning MSc in Humanitarian Practice is part of the Leadership Education Academic Partnership (LEAP) programme.
A flexible course designed by humanitarians, for humanitarians, it allows professionals to study alongside working in the field.
The programme is delivered jointly by the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) at The University of Manchester and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) in partnership with MedecinsSansFrontieres (MSF).
The course brings together the disciplines of epidemiology, history, politics, anthropology, development studies, international relations, public health, management and humanitarian medicine, as well as the expertise of academics and leading practitioners.
Crossing traditional subject boundaries, it will enable you to reflect critically on issues arising from your own work, the wider humanitarian agenda and develop the skills set needed for contemporary humanitarian practitioners.
The course is blended, meaning there is a two-week intensive teaching period each year, either online or in Manchester/Liverpool, as well as online courses that you can study remotely.
As a student of HCRI and LSTM, you will benefit from a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research, as well as individual tutoring and supervision from academics from a wide range of disciplines.
Blended learning
Each year we hold a two-week intensive online or face-to-face teaching period, involving live lectures and activities.
This provides a valuable opportunity to meet other students from across the world, meet the academic team and attend extra-curricular events and activities.
This teaching period is a chance to take time out from day-to-day working life and focus on your studies.
You'll take part in group work, peer-to-peer learning and give presentations with colleagues from our diverse study body.
Innovative education partnership
The LEAP programme is delivered jointly by The University of Manchester's Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI) and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) inpartnership with international medical humanitarian organization Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).
This partnership brings together interdisciplinary academic expertise and operational humanitarian experience.
Applicants should hold an Upper Second Class Honours degree, or its overseas equivalent. Consideration may be given to those without this who have at least six months of humanitarian work experience.
Current MSF employees must consult with the Operational Centre (OC) for whom they are working before submitting an application.