Humanitarian Studies Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Overview

The Humanitarian Studies programme Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is responding to the need for a professional, integrated, accountable and ethical approach to humanitarian interventions in which humanitarian workers are often called upon to operate in complex and demanding environments.

What you'll study

Opportunities for in-depth study include regional and country case studies and modules addressing specific aspects of humanitarian interventions. In addition, the programme offers participants an opportunity to develop and undertake a research project, usually overseas, in an area of special interest indicated by client non-governmental organisations, international organisations or national ministries. 

Alternatively, participants may undertake a desk-based research study of a specialist aspect of humanitarian interventions or they may undertake and document a placement / internship with an appropriate non-governmental or international organisation (NGO/IO).

Careers

The MSc Humanitarian Studies (MHS) aims to strengthen links between academic institutions and operational humanitarian organisations.  The skills, knowledge, and understanding of humanitarian issues gained during the programme, help prepare graduates to practise at a senior level in organisations involved in the prevention of, and response to, humanitarian crises.  

Past students have gone on to take a wide variety of positions, including Head of Policy and Strategy for MSF (Doctors without Borders), through to country director roles, with project placements all over the world.  Many have also gone into other fields such as the public sector in the UK NHS (intercalating medics), social enterprises, law, social work, Political Advisor in the British Parliament.