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    MSc Humanitarian Action (Online)

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    London, GBMScOnline3 years
    £12,000.00
    Tuition
    over 36mo
    180
    Credits

    MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London is a 180-credit, 3-year, online MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £12,000.

    About the program

    Engages critically with the history, politics and practice of humanitarian action. Covers humanitarian principles, critiques from the Global South, security politics, South-South assistance, and includes elective modules and a dissertation.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 17, 2026
    October 2026 Intake
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score of 95 with a minimum of 22 in each component.
    IELTS
    required
    Min Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK) if studied in UK on Student visa for at least 12 months

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London is £12,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London online or in-person?
    MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London take to complete?
    MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London is structured around 3 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher
    What work-permit options follow MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Humanitarian Action (Online) at SOAS University of London: 2 years Graduate Route (UK) if studied in UK on Student visa for at least 12 months