Program Overview
The Refugee Care at University of Essex is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Refugee Care programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Refugee Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Psychoanalysis of Groups and Organisations
- Context of the Refugee Experience
- Psychosocial Perspectives on Human Rights
- Dissertation - MA Refugee Care
- Therapeutic Care for Refugees
- Placement
- Teaching takes place in relatively small seminars and fora, with a focus on group discussion
- You also have a personal tutor who advises you about your work on an individual basis
- We run an open seminar series that you can attend and hold an annual research conference in November
- For most modules, assessment is by coursework only, typically an essay of between 3,000-5,000 words
- You develop a dissertation of 12,000 words, in which you define and research into an area of special interest to you
- We provide you with advice and guidance on researching and writing your dissertation
- Your dissertation is submitted mid-September in your final year of study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree with an overall high 2:2.
- IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months