Master's Programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict

Education facts

Code: RHA2N

What is humanitarian action? In what ways are humanitarian emergencies intensified and changed by conflict? What factors define a humanitarian disaster? What laws and moral principles steer humanitarian interventions? The Master’s Programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict is aimed at those interested in humanitarian work in Europe and the world. Humanitarian work transcends boundaries, as is testified by the fact that the largest humanitarian organisations work in many different countries and that humanitarian professionals come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Both natural disasters and conflicts need technical experts from areas such as medicine, logistics, sanitation and psycho-social care. In addition, there is a need for project managers, administrators and policy developers to realise and shape the humanitarian response. When humanitarian professionals face severe challenges, such as the conflict in Syria, there is also a need for a multi-disciplinary approach to understand the causes of the suffering. There is otherwise a risk that the humanitarian response will be ineffective and futile. This Master's programme at Uppsala University is especially suited for those who want a better understanding of humanitarian work in conflict situations and are interested in working with the great humanitarian challenges of today. The language of instruction is English.

Entry requirements

_Academic requirements_ A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. _Language requirements_ Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at [universityadmissions.se](https://www.universityadmissions.se/en/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements/).

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Master's Programme in Humanitarian Action and Conflict

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %