PgCert Conflict, Social Development and Health

This course is for people who have an interest in the humanitarian response to complex emergencies. Participants will examine the complex policy and practice issues in diverse settings affected by conflict or countries emerging from conflict. Emphasis will be given to: the concepts of vulnerability and resilience of individuals; households and their
interaction with health and social structures in the context of forced migration; the range of actors involved in humanitarian assistance; the alternative approaches to psychosocial protection of individuals and communities.
The objective is to identify needs of diverse stakeholders and formulate effective and appropriate programmatic responses.

EXIT AWARDS: PgCert (60 credits)
Delivery: At QMU
Single Modules: Register as an associate student to study single modules in areas of interest

Duration: Full-time: 4 months; Part-time: 2 - 4 years
Start date: January
Application deadline: The deadline for all overseas applicants who require a visa to study in the UK should apply no later than the 30th June 2013.
Teaching, learning and assessment: Teaching icomprises a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, simulation exercises and projects. Assessment is continuous and incorporates assignments, action plans and projects. Coursework must be submitted within eight weeks of the completion of the study programme.
Teaching hours and attendance: Each module which you study on-campus will require you to attend classes and carry out independent work. Your attendance requirements at QMU will depend on which module you are studying and whether you are studying full or part-time.