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Understanding Humanitarian Policy and Practice (IEHC0086)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department
Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care
Credit value
30
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Summary

This module will explore the history and trajectory of humanitarian policy and practice from the foundations of the humanitarian movement, through to recent humanitarian听reforms.听It will give students the background to analyse humanitarian situations, while reflecting on humanitarian policies and practices in the past and present.

Students will study the increasing complex circumstances in which humanitarian practice takes place, via a case study approach involving practitioners from the humanitarian world.听Understanding humanitarian contexts is a core humanitarian competency.

The method of delivery

This module will primarily be delivered through subject-specific lectures, with expert guest lecturers for specific case studies, followed by seminars which will be based on real-world case studies.听

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
50% Coursework
50% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
0
Module leader
Dr Maria Kett
Who to contact for more information
iehc.mschumanitarianpolicypractice@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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