Develop an in-depth understanding and specialist skills in contemporary development issues, peacebuilding, conflict analysis, and humanitarian response.Throughout this course, you’ll analyse the core global challenges of conflict and humanitarian crises and explore a variety of tools and approaches to respond effectively to the challenges they bring.This course is influenced by Bath’s longstanding engagement in conflict and humanitarian response. You’ll critically assess real-world case studies to draw links across global, regional, national and local scales.Whether you are a graduate aiming to pursue a development or humanitarian career in conflict-affected regions, or a professional wishing to deepen your knowledge and critical thinking, this course is for you.Gain important career skillsUpon successful completion of this course, you'll leave with:an in-depth and interdisciplinary understanding of the theories and concepts that underpin contemporary humanitarian action and conflict responsea critical understanding of humanitarian, peacebuilding and development policy and practicepractical skills in research, analysis and communication and an understanding of how these can be applied to the fields of humanitarianism, conflict and developmenta rich experience of working with people from a wide range of disciplinary, professional and national backgroundsGraduate prospectsThis course provides an excellent background for those wishing to pursue careers in fields that aim to improve people’s lives. These include the international development, sustainability, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors.You will be qualified to work in a wide variety of roles, including social research, public policy, public information and campaigning.