MSc International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

The MSc in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies provides a solid foundation in humanitarian issues such as the nature of vulnerability, the drivers and management of international emergency responses and a broad range of development issues.This programme provides you with academically rigorous graduate-level interdisciplinary training in the fields of humanitarianism, emergencies and international development. The core and semi core courses provide an excellent overview of the key issues and debates in the practice of humanitarian action, optional courses enable you to shape your studies to your own needs and interests.A valuable part of the programme is the humanitarian consultancy project, where you’ll work in a small team on a current policy issue for a humanitarian, development, or emergency-based organisation.Previous clients involved in the project have included UNICEF, UNHCR, the UK Disasters Emergency Committee, DFID, International Alert, the ICRC, MSF, NATO, the UK Army, and Save the Children. This exposure to real-world organisations is an excellent experience and can boost your employability.Recent graduates from the MSc have secured promising professional careers in public, private and voluntary agencies, dealing with development and humanitarian problems at both national and international levels.Graduate destinations:Recent graduates have secured promising professional careers in public, private and voluntary agencies dealing with development and humanitarian problems at both national and international levels.