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About the course
About the course
It is agreed that emergencies, rehabilitation and peacebuilding programmes need to be embedded in local cultures. Cultural attributes such as gender, identity or decision making-process and local structures are influenced directly by conflict. Their relevance and modifications need to be mainstreamed in culture-sensitive programming. Culture sensitivity requires knowledge, skills and competences as well as an attitude towards others. Those issues are even more crucial when working in turbulent and violent environments. Is violence creating a new culture, modifying perceptions, values, and attitudes? How should we take into account those changes in our programmes?
This module explores core issues related to culture, communication, trust building and culture sensitivity when working in turbulent and violent environments. Understanding local culture but also local ways and knowledge to respond to conflicts is essential in project management.
The course runs from April to July each year.
It is developed over 8 weeks for non-credit and 11 weeks for those taking the course for credits.
This includes 2 reading weeks, 6 interactive weeks and for those taking the course for credits 3 weeks for finalising assessments.
Most of the course is asynchronous except for a one hour per week webinar. It is designed to be accessible for learners working full time.
Designed and delivered jointly by the Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP) of Oxford Brookes University and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding courses give you an unique access to resources, experts and support
from both institutions.
For those following the credit-rated route, credit from this module can be counted towards
the the PGCert/MA Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding after completion.
Course content
Course content
The course includes 6 key sessions:
Understanding cultural dimensions of humanitarian and peacebuilding actions and conflict
Understanding contexts of intervention.
Culture of conflict/Culture of peace and their impacts in humanitarianism.
Building trust and communicating with all stakeholders.
Building on local knowledge and local humanitarian responses
Culture-sensitive programming in conflict
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate ability to undertake culture sensitive analyses of humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts and actions including assessing impacts of programming options on local contexts.
Demonstrate depth and systematic understanding of culture and cultural attributes in conflict and post conflict settings.
Develop innovative tools in order to build trust and communicate with the local population and other stakeholders.
Demonstrate independence, self-reflection and ethical approach to culture-sensitivity.
Why is this course unique?
Why is this course unique?
The module is taught by expert practitioners and researchers working on culture sensitivity in conflict and post-conflict settings
You will have an opportunity to interact and learn with peers and expert facilitators from across the world.
Approaches to teaching and learning are designed to support those studying alongside full- or part-time work and other commitments
The course is offered for credit or on a non-credit basis. The non-credit rated route leads to a certificate of attendance. The credit-rated route requires learners to complete assessments, leading to a transcript of record and the credits can be accumulated to reach an award.
This module forms part of the PGCert/MA Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding. For those following the credit-rated route, credit from this module can be counted towards the PGCert/MA if you decide to continue your studies after completion. The Gcert and Ma is co-delivered with the United Nations Institute for training and Research (UNITAR)
The course is run by the Queen's Award winning Centre for Development and Emergency Practice (CENDEP), a multidisciplinary centre founded in 1985, that brings together academics, development practitioners and policy makers to develop reflective practice.
Oxford Brookes University is one of the UK's leading modern universities and enjoys an international reputation for teaching excellence and innovation.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
This course is for practitioners already working in the humanitarian, conflict transformation
and peacebuilding fields and in related areas (diplomacy, journalism…) who wish to continue their professional development,
and practitioners working in other fields interested in exploring opportunities in these areas.
Course fees
Course fees
For Credit: £1,145
Non-credit: £600
Application deadlines:
Credit rated: January 10th 2025
Non-credit rated (certificate of attendance): March 28th 2025
Cancellation policy
In case the course is cancelled, all registered participants will receive a 100% refund.
In case you need to cancel your booking, the following will apply:
Credit rated: A 50% refund will be issued if the cancellation is made up to and on 10 January. No refund will be provided in case of cancellations made after 10 January.
Non-credit rated: A 50% refund will be issued if the cancellation is made up to and on 28 March. No refund will be provided in case of cancellations made after 28 March.
Contact us
Contact us
If you have any enquiries about the course, please email us at: bpiquard@brookes.ac.uk
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