Conflict, Security and Development

Entry requirements

Standard Entry Requirements:

• An upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US Grade Point Average is 3.2) or
• A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent work experience.
• Adequate capacity in written and spoken English.
• Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate's work experience can also be taken into consideration.
• For those whose first language is not English, an IELTS Certificate is required.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Tackle global peace and conflict issues. This course will prepare you to support and create peaceful governance in conflict areas by engaging with critical debates on accountability, human rights, and democratisation.

Gain practical and academic expertise for impactful careers in international development, government, or NGOs. You'll benefit from international fieldwork, flexible modules, and strong academic support, equipping you to lead in conflict analysis, good governance, and international risk management.

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What makes this course different?

This course stands out for its international focus on developing countries, interdisciplinary approach, and integration of academic rigor with practical application. You'll benefit from overseas fieldwork, a highly regarded International Development Department, and strong academic support. The flexible programme, taught by expert faculty, accommodates diverse backgrounds and prepares you for impactful careers in conflict analysis, governance, and international risk management. Join a vibrant, global community and gain the skills and connections needed to excel in NGOs, government agencies, and international organisations.

• International Focus: Specialise in conflict and governance issues in developing countries, aligning with global policy debates.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Study diverse fields such as human rights, corruption, and state-building for comprehensive understanding.
• Practical Experience: Benefit from overseas fieldwork opportunities, enhancing real-world skills in conflict analysis and management.
• Strong Support: Join an internationally well-regarding department where experienced and friendly faculty members will provide you with personalised guidance and support

Career opportunities

This programme provides a framework for exploring academic synergies and for students to undertake genuinely interdisciplinary study. Students leaving this programme will be academically well-trained but also be in a position to undertake careers in conflict analysis, good governance and management in the developing world. This offers careers in NGOs, Government agencies and international organisations as well as organisations concerned with international risk and business within conflict areas.

Information for international students

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
• LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Fees and funding

Postgraduate Masters Loan

To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.

Scholarships

To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.

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