The three-year full time, or 7-year part-time, PhD in Humanitarian and Conflict Response at the University of Manchester is one of the leading research programmes in humanitarian aid. The course aims for students to complete in-depth analysis and academically rigorous research into ongoing humanitarian emergencies as well as historical crises. Students research should aim to inform future policy and practice and improve the debate around effective humanitarian response. Students work alongside a research panel of two relevant academics to the students specialist area of expertise. On the PhD in Humanitarian and Conflict Response at Manchester University, students are encouraged to work with other departments across the university, as well as cross-cutting with areas such as global health, politics and economics or emergency response. The aim of the course is to ensure graduates have completed crucial, expansive and independent research into humanitarian aid. Students are highly encouraged to promote their research through journal publications and conferences.
Entry requirements for the Humanitarian and Conflict Response PhD at Manchester University are an undergraduate degree of 2.1 or above or an international equivalent. Applicants also need a masters degree with overall average of 65% with a minimum of 65% on their dissertation and no mark below 55%, or the international equivalent. The university will also accept strong professional experience.
Fees for UK nationals to the PhD in Humanitarian and Conflict Response at the University of Manchester are 6,250 GBP for each year of full-time study or 3,125 GBP for part-time. Overseas students pay 19,500 GBP for full-time study. The University of Manchester has scholarships and bursaries for post-graduate study and some students may be eligible for a fees loan.