International Humanitarian Action (120 EC)

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

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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.

The 120 ECTS Erasmus Mundus Joint Degree Master in International Humanitarian Action is an inter-university multidisciplinary master. It provides high quality academic education and professional competencies for personnel working or intending to work in the area of humanitarian action. It is offered by 8 European universities in the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Germany, Ireland, Malta, France and Poland. The students can follow the regional training (3rd semester) in various global universities. 

Interdisciplinary, multicultural and multilingual teaching and training by interfaculty members, a combination of in-house experts and field-experienced guest lecturers. In this programme you will learn to evaluate humanitarian emergencies. You will study the causes of conflicts and different coping strategies for conflicts and disasters, assess intervention and reconstruction programmes. Also, practical skills are acquired such as management skills and cross-cultural communication skills.  

Graduates have the capacity to act at all levels of humanitarian relief operations and to function in a variety of ways to enhance professional delivery of assistance and substainable actions. 

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMA Internationale Betrekkingen
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60819
heeft geen numerus fixus
geen honoursprogramma
20 YEARS NOHA (International Association of Universities)
Graduates about NOHA

Waarom aan de Rijksuniversiteit?

  • Erasmus Mundus Joint 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 in humanitarian organizations
  • Possibility to study at one of our Global partner universities

Studieprogramma

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1e jaar Semester 1: An initial inter-university joint course that brings together all NOHA students, introduces them to key principles and concepts underlying humanitarian action and main actors in the field of humanitarian relief, their policies and strategies.
Semester 1: Common courses (NOHA modules): World Politics, Legal Dimensions of HA, Management, Public Health, Anthropology and Intercultural Aspects. Location: Home University
periode
1234
Anthropology and Intercultural Aspects of Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Intensive Programme in Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Public Health the in Humanitarian Action Context
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) University of Groningen
20 EC
Advanced Management in Humanitarian Action
5 EC
Methodology and Research Methods in Humanitarian Studies
5 EC
2e jaar Semester 3: You can choose between a research track or a professional track. Research track: Elective courses in regional humanitarian studies at a partner university in of outside of Europe. Professional track: Advanced career development training and placement at a humanitarian organisation.
periode
1234
Regional training + internship or professional specialization (placement + career development training) keuzevak
30 EC
Master thesis
30 EC

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
onderwijsopzet35% zelfstudie
40% theorie
25% praktijk
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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. Also you 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 NOHA partner universities in Europe.
During the third semester students choose between research specialization in one of the Global partner universities or a professional placement
Free choice of location for writing the master's thesis.
exchange programs
  • Université Catholique de Louvain (Be) European Partner - Belgie
  • Aix-Marseille Université (Fr) European Partner - Frankrijk
  • Ruhr-Universitat Bochum (De) European Partner - Duitsland
  • University College Dublin (Ie) European Partner - Ierland
  • Universidad de Deusto-Bilbao (Es) European Partner - Spanje
  • Uppsala University (Se) European Partner - Zweden
  • Uniwersytet Warszawski (Pl) European Partner - Polen
  • L-Università ta' Malta European Partner - Malta

Toelating en studiekosten

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startmomenten

1 september 2018
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2018
collegegeld nog niet bekend
1 september 2019
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2019
collegegeld nog niet bekend
All applications need to fulfill the requirements and follow the procedure as stated on the NOHA network website: http://nohanet.org
toelatingseisen

basiskennis
Written bachelor's thesis.

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

werkervaring
Relevant working experience is an advantage.

estimated monthly costs

bron: Nibud
bedragkostenpost
€ 303kamerhuur in Groningenrond het landelijk gemiddelde
€ 22internet+tv
€ 152boodschappen/kostgeld
€ 32telefoon
€ 117verzekeringen
€ 158collegegeldop basis van € 1906 per jaar
€ 80studieboeken en -spullen
€ 29drinken/snoep/snacks
€ 77uiterlijkkleding, kapper, schoenen
€ 30contributies/abonnementen
€ 132vrije tijdstappen, uit eten, vakantie
€ 42vervoernaast de OV-kaart
€ 45overig
€ 1171totale maandelijkse uitgaven landelijk gemiddelde is € 1181
Hiernaast staat een overzicht van de gemiddelde kosten die een uitwonende student heeft. Niet iedere student heeft met iedere kostenpost te maken. Het totaalgemiddelde is dus niet gelijk aan de optelsom van alle kostenposten.

Bekijk ook de uitgebreide toelichting: wat kost studeren?

Studenten en studentenleven

studentaantallen

47 studenten volgen deze opleiding
81% daarvan is vrouw
10 eerstejaars gestart in 2017
50% daarvan is vrouw
28510 studenten aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
51% daarvan is vrouw
bron: StudieData

Op kamers in Groningen

55216studenten studerend
31914studenten woonachtig   
€ 303gemiddelde kamerprijs
kamer betaalbaarheid
21 m2gemiddelde kameroppervlak
kamer beschikbaarheid
bron: Nationale Studenten Enquête

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Manouck Wagner
The NOHA Joint Master degree has the perfect combination of academic study and practical experiences. As you will have lectures from those working in the field, it gives you practical insight alongside the academic theories

My name is Manouck Wagner, I am 23 years old and currently participating in the NOHA Joint Master’s Degree. There are many reasons why I decided to pursue this particular master’s degree. Personally, the most important reason is because I am passionate about humanitarian aid, to help those in need in the most effective and sustainable way.DiversityThe NOHA Joint Master degree has the perfect combination of academic study and practical experiences. As you will have lectures from those working in the field, it gives you practical insight alongside the academic theories...
NOHA students all have different backgrounds, which gives you also the opportunity to work together with a diverse group of people, with differences in culture and knowledge, to establish a common understanding. It makes you aware of all the different points of view and enables you to have interesting discussions with amazing people.Two Year CurriculumThe two year curriculum is another great aspect of the NOHA Master degree, as it enables you to specialize in different topics during your second semester, and either to conduct research at a non-European partner university or to do a work placement in your third semester. This means that you will still have a reasonable amount of time to work on your thesis during your fourth semester.


lees verder ...
What I liked most within my internship is that I worked with people with a different background, which gave me other perspectives on certain issues.

Within the Master International Humanitarian Action an internship is a mandatory part. Throughout my studies I have become very interested in the interaction between military and humanitarian actors, and therefore I decided to get an internship within the specific field of civil-military interaction. During my studies I got in contact with several civil-military professionals, who gave me advice on possible internship placements.

My internship at the CCOE gave me the experience of working within a multi-cultural professional (military) organization...
Furthermore I gained a lot of knowledge with regards to civil-military interaction and doing research, and I learned how to work under time pressure. Although my internship was mandatory I would like to highly recommend students to do an internship, since it gives you real working experience and (hopefully) gives you more insight into your further career.
What I liked most within my internship is that I worked with people with a different background, which gave me other perspectives on certain issues. Furthermore I really liked that I was given real responsibilities, which gave me an idea that I was really part of the team within the CCOE. Lastly I really liked that I could put my academic research skills into practical use. Read more


lees verder ...
Cynthia Sahan
An international and multidisciplinary academic study that promotes networking, cooperation and expertise

'The Joint Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action is a one and half year intensive programme that is advantageous for those who would like to perform in the humanitarian sector looking at the complexity and particularity of the humanitarian world.

The complexity of humanitarian actions around the globe makes it indispensable to master the humanitarian principles and to be well equipped with the necessary tools for proper interventions...
The specialisation in international humanitarian action is unique and offers both theoretical and practical insights regarding the humanitarian field. On the one hand the practical facet allows you to apply the theories. And on the other hand it is an experience that gives the opportunity to shape your professional career as a humanitarian worker.'


lees verder ...
Ulla Pape, Duitsland
Humanitarian Action is not just a study, it's also a network

I applied for the Master's programme in Humanitarian Action because I wanted to learn more about the work of humanitarian aid organizations. My preference was the specialization in comprehensive security, which is offered by the University of Groningen.

It was definitely a very good choice, because of the combination of different perspectives on the topic and the courses in International Law, Anthropology, Public Health, etc. Our group following the Humanitarian Master in Groningen was very diverse, with students from different countries, different academic disciplines and backgrounds...
The programme offers opportunities for exchange and mobility. It is an exciting experience to get to know more than one university and to combine study and an internship. Humanitarian Action is more than just a study, it's also a network. After graduation, most students keep in touch through the alumni network.


lees verder ...
Amanda Martinez Nero
Work experience NOHA alumna

Nationality: Italian and BrazilianPre education: BA in Social Communication

Experience
In 2003, she worked on a project interviewing Brazilian soldiers who had been in the Second World War in order to build up a Digital Database for students and researchers. When that project was concluded, she took a break from university and went to England to learn English and work babysitting, gardening and waitressing.
After England, she lived and worked as a volunteer in Israel during the conflict with Lebanon...
In India she gave conversation English classes to refugees from Tibet and later on she went to Australia to work as a waitress. 
Back to Brazil, three years later, she worked at the BBC History Magazine (Brazilian version) as an editorial assistant and after that in the website of the Ministry of Tourism, where she was a reporter and photographer. At the same time she finished university and started to work on the project of the documentary film "Beyond Madness". a film about the exclusion of people with mental disturbs. A year and a half later, the 23-minute documentary, won the category of TV's 5th edition of the Journalism Award of the ABP 2010.
In the second half of 2010 she left to Asia and Middle East to work as volunteer and as a freelancer journalist. In 2012, she went to France to learn French and work as a volunteer in a spiruline (nutritious algae) farm. In the beginning of 2013, already back in Brazil, she started working as a photographer and as a volunteer teacher.


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Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/2 Rijksuniversiteit
International Humanitarian Action (120 EC)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
10 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
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2/2 Rijksuniversiteit
Internationale Betrekkingen (120 EC)
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
10 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
> bekijk opleiding
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Na de studie

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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. Also, a PhD-path is possible.

Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

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.

You can find a lot of useful information on the NOHA Alumni website: http://www.noha-students.org/



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Contact

Manouck Wagner

student ambassador

E: manouck.wagner@gmail.com
Drs. Elena Herman-Pletiougina

Program co-ordinator/admission

E: noha@rug.nl
T: +31 (0)50 363 5620
W: Drs. Elena Herman-Pletiougina
Amaranta Luna Arteaga

Program co-ordinator second semester/admission

E: noha@rug.nl
T: +31 (0)50 363 2420
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