Do I need a humanitarian background to apply?

No. Prior experience helps your understanding but is not required. Genuine commitment to the field, including volunteering, strengthens applications.

How long does RPFMS047 take?

It is a UK Higher Diploma, longer than a standard diploma. Exact duration is confirmed at enrolment based on intake.

UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (RPFMS047) | LSTH

UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (RPFMS047) at LSTH

Refugee protection is one of the most demanding policy and practice fields in the world. Tourism and hospitality intersect with it more often than people expect — through community work, language and integration support, and the wider service sector that often employs people seeking asylum. The UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (RPFMS047) is for students who want to understand the field with rigour rather than headlines.

The UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies introduces international protection frameworks, forced migration contexts, policy questions, support systems and the practical realities of working with displaced people. It is taught with care for the seriousness of the topic.

Why This Field Needs Trained People

Charities, government bodies, legal practices, community organisations and humanitarian agencies need people who can hold protection principles in mind while doing the unglamorous, sustained work of casework, advocacy and support. Trained graduates with a UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies are useful in entry-level and progression roles across this ecosystem.

Who This Programme Is For

People aspiring to work in refugee charities, advice services or community organisations.
Public sector and local government staff dealing with migration-related casework.
Career changers from teaching, healthcare or social work seeking a focused credential.
International students interested in protection and migration policy.

Where Graduates Typically Go

Graduates of the UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies often progress into refugee support workers, advice and casework roles, community integration positions and policy or advocacy support. The field is competitive and outcomes depend on volunteering, references and lived commitment to the work.

How the Programme Is Delivered

The UK Higher Diploma in Refugee Protection and Forced Migration Studies (RPFMS047) is delivered at LSTH with seminars and applied case-based learning. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary school or equivalent qualification.
IELTS 5.5 to 6.0 or equivalent.
Minimum age of 18.
A short statement explaining your interest in this field.

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