Does the diploma fit with policy or advocacy careers?

Yes. Many graduates use it to support careers in advocacy, policy analysis and integration services for refugees and asylum seekers.

How much does the diploma cost?

Fees depend on intake and study mode; contact LSTH admissions for a current quote.

Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (DRPFMS047) | LSTH

Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (DRPFMS047) at LSTH

Forced migration is one of the defining policy issues of our time. People work on it across NGOs, UN agencies, legal aid organisations, integration services and government departments. The Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (DRPFMS047) is for people who want to engage with this field seriously: the legal frameworks, the operational realities, and the support systems that sit behind refugee protection.

This is a humanitarian and policy-focused diploma. It sits a little outside the tourism and aviation core of LSTH because cross-border movement, travel infrastructure and protection systems do intersect in important ways. If your career interests are in protection or humanitarian work, this is the right course in this list.

Why This Field Needs Trained People

Protection work is hard. It involves complex law, traumatised individuals, scarce resources and frequently changing political contexts. Trained, thoughtful workers are needed across the system — not least because errors can have serious human consequences. The Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (DRPFMS047) is structured around building that thoughtful, informed approach.

Who Should Apply

NGO staff wanting structured grounding in protection frameworks.
Volunteers and case workers thinking of moving into formal humanitarian roles.
Graduates of social sciences, law or policy considering this field.
International students interested in protection and migration as a career.

Where Graduates Tend to Go

Graduates of the Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (DRPFMS047) typically move into roles in NGOs, legal aid organisations, integration services, advocacy groups and humanitarian support teams. Some progress into UN agencies, though those routes generally require additional qualifications and language skills. Outcomes depend on the country you work in, your language skills and the funding environment.

Delivery

Delivery is via distance/online study and where suitable on-campus. The content is reading- and discussion-heavy, which adapts well to online learning. Final intake schedule is confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school completion or equivalent.
IELTS 5.5 for non-native English speakers.
Minimum age 18 at enrolment.
Genuine commitment to protection and humanitarian work.

Apply for the Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (DRPFMS047)

If you want a structured, serious entry into protection and forced migration work, this diploma is built for that purpose. Click Enroll Now and LSTH admissions will respond within one working day.