International Humanitarian Action (120 EC)

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

What are the dominant issues in humanitarian action? What is the so-called "aid industry"? And can professionalization prevent dependence on aid? Find out in this programme.

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60819
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

The 120 ECTS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university, multidisciplinary Master. You will receive high quality academic education and develop professional competencies to work in the area of humanitarian action. You can study the programme at 8 European universities in the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, Malta, France, and Poland and follow a Regional Training Track at various global partner universities.

This programme is known for its interdisciplinary, multicultural, and multilingual teaching by interfaculty staff, in-house experts, and field-experienced guest lecturers. You will learn to evaluate humanitarian emergencies, study the causes of conflicts and disasters, analyze different coping strategies, and assess intervention and reconstruction programmes. As a graduate, you will have the capacity to act at all levels of cross-cultural humanitarian relief operations and to enhance professional delivery of assistance and substantial actions.

NB: Application through NOHA network: apply.nohanet.org. Applications submitted via Studielink will not be considered.

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree programme
  • Joint degree diploma of two European universities
  • Unique, multilingual, interdisciplinary, and inter-university programme
  • Consortium of European and global partner universities
  • Unique combination of hands-on practice and theory
  • Career-oriented internship at humanitarian organizations
  • Possibility to study at one of our global partner universities

Studieprogramma

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1e jaar Semester 1 (home university): consists of the Intensive Programme and jointly developed NOHA modules providing ample opportunity to learn about and discuss the essentials of humanitarian action and its current trends.

Semester 2 (host university): allows students to obtain more advanced knowledge and competences in specific areas of humanitarian action. Each NOHA programme university offers a study programme around its unique expertise which is supplemented by a set of joint NOHA courses.
periode
1234
Intensive Programme in Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Social and Medical Sciences in Humanitarian Action
10 EC
World Politics and Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Legal Dimensions of Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Management in Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Humanitarian Analysis and Intervention Design (H-AID)
20 EC
Methodology and Research Methods in Humanitarian Studies
5 EC
Advanced Management in Humanitarian Action
5 EC
2e jaar Semester 3: students choose between a Regional Training Track (RTT) and a Work Placement Track (WPT).

RTT: elective courses in regional humanitarian studies at a global partner university.

WPT: advanced career development training and placement at a humanitarian organisation.

Semester 4: allows students to obtain key competences that are necessary to conduct research in the humanitarian action context. Students will write a master thesis in order to demonstrate these competences.
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1234
Work Placement Track keuzevak
20 EC
Career Development Training keuzevak
10 EC
Regional Training Track keuzevak
30 EC
Master Thesis
30 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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instruction modes
Lectures, seminars, case studies, group and individual work, internship, and Master's thesis.
objectives
Graduates have the capacity to act all levels of humanitarian relief operations and to function in a variety of ways to enhance professional delivery of assistance and sustainable actions. You develop a comprehensive vision of the humanitarian world, its actors and complexities, capacity for self-management and to inspire and provide strategic leadership. You also develop the capacity to manage high impact organisations and complex humanitarian responses.
study guidance
If you have any questions or doubts about your studies, you can always contact the study advisor. He or she knows all the ins and outs of the program and personal planning. Study advisors are impartial and everything that is discussed is treated confidentially. They can also help you find the right institutions and student desks for your problems.
study abroad
The first semester is spent at the home university.
The second semester is spent at one of the other NOHA European programme universities.
During the third semester students choose between the Regional Training Track at one of our global partner universities or the Work Placement Track.
Free choice of location for writing the master's thesis in the fourth semester.

Toelating en kosten

toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Bachelor degree in law, health, psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, management, international relations or any other humanitarian action related field.

basiskennis
Written bachelor's thesis.

werkervaring
Relevant working experience is an advantage.

cijferlijst
The programme is highly selective. Priority is given to students with better results.

resumee
A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

taaltoets
English Language requirement:

Candidates must be in possession of one of the following certificates:
- A TOEFL IBT (internet-based): minimum score of 93 with a minimum of 24 (scale 0–30) in the written test;
- An IELTS: minimum overall score 6.5, with no component under 6.0;
- A CAE or CPE: Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), C1 or Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE), C2.

Candidates are not required to take an English language test in the following circumstances:
- native speakers of English from English-speaking countries (i.e. where English is one of the official languages);
- the language of instruction during your entire BA programme was English. In this case, the language of instruction must be clearly stated on your diploma/transcripts. Alternatively, you can submit a letter from the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office, or the equivalent office that issues official documents of records at your university.

Language requirements for other NOHA Universities:

If students wish to start their second semester at the Aix-Marseille Université, they must have previous knowledge of French, since the mode of instruction of this institute is French. Therefore, the candidate is required to have attained at minimum the following level of French: a C1 certificate according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

If students wish to start their second semester at the Universidad de Deusto, they must have previous knowledge of Spanish, since the mode of instruction of this institute is Spanish. Therefore, the candidate is required to have attained at minimum the following level of Spanish: a B2 certificate according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

reference letter
Two reference letters

motivatiebrief
A letter outlining the candidate's motivation for selecting the programme and Master's track, including their expectations and interests.

De stad

studievereniging

Clio
Clio is the study association of International Relations and International Organization at the University of Groningen.
It has around 1000 members and is one of the largest study associations in Groningen and the largest study association at a Dutch Faculty of Arts. Clio organises numerous events including parties, workshops, excursions and offers services like high-quality summaries, the internship database and various discounts around Groningen.

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/2 University of Groningen
International Humanitarian Action (120 EC)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
10 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
2/2 University of Groningen
Internationale Betrekkingen (120 EC)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
10 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

More than a decade of experience has proved the Network's commitment and capacity to educate and train highly committed and interdisciplinary persons who can act at all levels of humanitarian relief operations and who can function in a variety of ways to enhance the delivery of humanitarian assistance and sustainable actions.

Some 3,500 graduated professionals work in the field of humanitarian relief and international co-operation. They hold various positions of responsibility in all kinds of international and national NGOs, institutions, agencies and government both in the field and at headquarters level all around the world. Such positions include programme managers, protection officers, field/country directors, emergency team leaders, administrators, researchers, academics, and consultants.



Potentiële beroepen

consultants
emergency team leaders
field/country directors
programme managers
protection officers
researchers
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Contact

Sander Ootjers

Programme Coordinator & Study Advisor (ad int.)

Nang Lao Swan Ywat Hseng

Student Ambassador

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