Course summary
Development and humanitarian practice is a complex, rapidly evolving blend of issues and challenges in the 21st century. And we teach it as such. Study the political context of an armed conflict or natural hazard and how this can influence humanitarian efforts and human-rights-based responses. You can look at which development approaches have increased the impacts of climate change and disasters – and explore how cultural differences affect outcomes. Or gain a practical understanding of designing aid programmes, factoring in long term development goals, humanitarian imperatives and adaptive working. You’ll investigate issues such as international human rights practices. Humanitarianism. Refugee experience. You’ll consider gender, diversity and equality; discovering what it takes to create an inclusive civil society. You’ll learn about design in emergency contexts and housing after disasters. Your studies link to humanitarian work, international development, or NGO operations. You’ll learn critical theory, and what that means for your practices and the people you’re there to support.
Modules
Compulsory modules Critical Inquiry Development and Emergencies: Theory and Policy (20 credits) Research Methods and Design (10 credits) Optional modules Responding to Conflict and Violence in Practice (20 credits) Refugees: Forced migration, Protection and Humanitarianism (20 credits) Disasters, Risk, Vulnerability and Climate Change (20 credits) Design in DEP (20 credits) International Human Rights in Practice (20 credits) Programming and Partnerships (10 credits) Shelter after Disaster (20 credits) Global Civil Society (20 credits) Optional modules Independent Study Module (10 credits)
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English you will require a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
The programme is open to candidates who fulfil at least one of the following conditions: - hold a good honours degree in a related discipline such as anthropology, sociology, economics, geography, psychology and other social sciences, architecture, Law, public health, public administration. Other fields are also welcomed, for example, medicine, IT, communications, information systems etc. - hold a relevant recognised diploma or professional qualification (eg in architecture, planning, environmental psychology, public health, public administration) - are in their final year of studying a degree in any relevant discipline - have substantial and proven field experience. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10700 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17350 | Year 1 |
| International | £17350 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP