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Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


THSP-ADM31: MSc Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMANITARIANISM, CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT

Mode of attendance: Distance Learning

Maximum programme duration: 2 years

[Page last updated: 17 August 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THSP-ADL31: PG Dip Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
    • THSP-ADC31: PG Cert Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50313 Conflict, development and peacebuilding 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - March Start (M08): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50314 Humanitarianism in principle and practice 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits

[Page last updated: 17 August 2020]

Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THSP-ADL31: PG Dip Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
    • THSP-ADC31: PG Cert Humanitarianism, Conflict and Development
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: 40%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Modular - September Start (M02): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50315 Approaches to human rights in context 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - November Start (M04): Taught Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50316 Negotiating the field: response to conflict, humanitarianism and development in practice 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Modular - April Start (M09): Project/Dissertation Units

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
SP50317 Humanitarianism conflict & development dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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