Course in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining
Online 300 h course in ethical history of humanitarian demining. 6 modules covering the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines (1997), Amended CCW Protocol II (1996) and Zotero. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining — studying from Malta
Malta's defence sector is comparatively small, reflecting the country's neutrality and modest armed forces. Activity centres on the Armed Forces of Malta, maritime surveillance, border security and the associated technical support. Engineering roles are mostly found in equipment maintenance, communications, infrastructure and government procurement rather than large-scale defence manufacturing. Professionals may find opportunities through public service and contractors supplying the armed forces and related agencies, where reliability and compliance with national procurement rules are important.
Fees for Malta: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate defence and military engineering work in Malta?
Malta's Armed Forces and the Ministry responsible for defence oversee military engineering and procurement. General engineering practice is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Export and dual-use controls follow EU and national rules. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so any recognition depends on employers or the relevant authority.
What career paths exist in Malta for land systems and defence engineering?
Opportunities in Malta are limited and mostly within government, the Armed Forces and their suppliers, with more substantial defence industry work typically found abroad. Many roles require security clearance and specific experience. A private qualification can support your profile, but you should expect employers to focus on experience and clearance eligibility.
How do I study this from Malta, and what should I consider about workload and funding?
The programme is delivered fully online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a visa to study from home in Malta. Durations range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan time alongside any work commitments. Ask about instalment payments and whether employer sponsorship is available.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the origins of humanitarian demining.
Analyse the evolution of the sector's standards and practices.
Identify the recurring ethical dilemmas of humanitarian demining.
Assess the impact on victims, communities and development.
Explain the role of civil society in humanitarian disarmament.
Draw lessons for the future of the sector.
Produce an integrative project on the ethical history of demining.
Who it's for
- Researcher in humanitarian action who wants to specialise in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining.
- Victim assistance specialist who wants to specialise in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining.
- Manager of mine action programmes who wants to specialise in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining.
- Humanitarian disarmament analyst who wants to specialise in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining.
- Lecturer in humanitarian ethics who wants to specialise in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining.
- Advocacy and policy officer who wants to specialise in Ethical History of Humanitarian Demining.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter humanitarian action.
What you'll work with
- Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines (1997)
- Amended CCW Protocol II (1996)
- CCW Protocol V on Explosive Remnants of War (2003)
- Convention on Cluster Munitions (2008)
- IMAS 01.10 (guide to the application of the IMAS)
- Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1The situation after the conflicts of the 1980s and 1990s1.2First programmes and their improvisation1.3Shift from a military to a humanitarian approach1.4Emergence of specialised organisations1.5The role of victims in changing perspectives1.6The international campaign and its strategy1.7Negotiation of the prohibition convention1.8International recognition of the movement1.9Historical sources and testimonies1.10Exercise: timeline of an affected country
2.1First standards and their heterogeneity2.2Creation of the sector's international standards2.3Professionalisation and accreditation of operators2.4Introduction of non-technical surveys2.5Land release and the paradigm shift2.6Mechanisation and the initial debate2.7Detection dogs and their validation2.8Information management and databases2.9Quality control and assurance2.10Practice: comparing practice across two decades
3.1Prioritisation: humanitarian criteria versus visibility3.2Donor pressure and its deadlines3.3Competition between operators for funding3.4Risk borne by local deminers3.5Wages, conditions and inequality among staff3.6Communication using images of victims3.7Expectations created in the community3.8Declaration of land release and its certainty3.9Operator withdrawal and continuity3.10Debate: prioritising one area over another
4.1Victim assistance as an obligation and as a practice4.2Rehabilitation and economic inclusion4.3Risk education and its effectiveness4.4Community participation in prioritisation4.5Return of land and its actual use4.6Measuring impact beyond cleared square metres4.7Sector data and its reliability4.8Transparency and accountability4.9National capacity and transfer4.10Practice: designing impact indicators
5.1What worked and what did not over four decades5.2Contamination by explosive remnants of war and cluster munitions5.3New urban contexts and their difficulties5.4Technology: expectations versus results5.5Long-term funding and donor fatigue5.6The role of national authorities5.7Training and generational renewal5.8Memory and archives of the sector5.9Outstanding agenda5.10Practice: report on lessons applicable to a programme
6.1Choice of country and period6.2Historical reconstruction of the programme6.3Analysis of the evolution of practice6.4Identification of the dilemmas faced6.5Evaluation of results and impact6.6Lessons transferable to a current programme6.7Proposal for improving prioritisation and quality6.8Derived training material6.9Study report6.10Defence of the work
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded lessons and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Zotero, NVivo, QGIS, Timeline JS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The case studies draw on real historical analysis procedures of national demining programmes, the study of testimonies from victims and communities, and ethical debate seminars. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the origins of humanitarian demining.
Analyse the evolution of the sector's standards and practices.
Identify the recurring ethical dilemmas of humanitarian demining.
Assess the impact on victims, communities and development.
Explain the role of civil society in humanitarian disarmament.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is 10 to 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Zotero, NVivo, QGIS, Timeline JS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
Related programmes
Course in Ethics in the Use of Civilian Workers in Defence
Online 300-hour course in ethics in the use of civilian workers in defence. 6 modules covering the Geneva Conventions (1949), the Montreux Document (2008) and NVivo.…
Export Control in Military Supply Chains Course
Online 300-hour course in export control in military supply chains. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use), Recommendation (EU) 2019/1318 (internal compliance programmes) and SAP GTS.…
Course on EU Procurement Regulations
Online 300-hour course on EU Procurement Regulations. 6 Modules Covering Directive 2009/81/EC Assigned tutor and enrollment open.
More in Defense, Military Engineering & Land Systems
All Defense, Military Engineering & Land Systems programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships