Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding

Oxford Brookes University
Postgraduate MA Distance learning (part-time) 30 Months Business and management studiesLawPolicingPolitics

About this course

The Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding master's degree is for practitioners already working in these fields and in related areas.

Designed and delivered jointly with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding master's gives you access to resources and support from both institutions online and in the field through UN missions. And we use the knowledge and expertise of the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP).

A flexible and user-friendly online learning environment enables you to learn from your workplace. During the course you will:

  • investigate cutting-edge issues in the field

  • propose innovative tools

  • reflect on current field practices

  • broaden your perceptions

  • develop and refine the hard and soft skills needed to work effectively.

    You will have support from a team of academic experts and top-ranked practitioners, and field experts for specific topics.

    This course is also relevant for practitioners working in other fields interested in exploring opportunities in conflict transformation.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 30 Months

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Oxford

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 30 Months

    Qualification: PgCert

    Location: Oxford

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    3313 Fire service officers (watch manager and below)
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    30 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Oxford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Law, Policing, Politics

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    Oxford Brookes University

    Oxford

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