The Research Department at Maggy School of Humanitarian Studies provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and practical competencies required to conduct rigorous, ethical, and impactful research in social sciences, development studies, and humanitarian fields.

Courses in this category focus on evidence-based approaches, ensuring that learners can collect, analyze, interpret, and apply data to inform policy, programs, and community development initiatives. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, methodological rigor, and ethical research practice.

Key learning areas include:

  • Research design and methodology (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods)

  • Data collection techniques and analysis

  • Field research and participatory action research

  • Academic and professional writing for research reports and publications

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and linking research to program improvement

  • Ethical conduct, social accountability, and informed consent

Graduates of courses in this category are prepared for careers as research officers, policy analysts, monitoring and evaluation specialists, development consultants, and academic researchers.

Promoting knowledge. Driving evidence-based decisions. Empowering communities.