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MA Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This programme provides you with ideal preparation for a career in the international political arena, equipping you with critical thinking, research and communication skills and in-depth knowledge sought after by employers.

Recent graduates have gone on to work in the UK and overseas in charities, non-governmental organisations, think tanks and beyond. Organisations graduates have gone on to include the Home Office; Hudson Institute; Macmillan; The Mines Advisory Group; and the Delegation of the European Union to Uganda, amongst others. Many also pursue further study by commencing PhD research.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (hons) in social science, humanities, or related discipline.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance

  • Civil War and Intrastate Conflict

  • Dissertation

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

You will study 60 credits from the below modules:

  • Africa in the Contemporary World

  • Education in Emergencies

  • Gender, Globalisation and Development

  • European Defence and Security Analysis

  • The Rise of China

  • Contemporary Politics of the Middle East

  • Insurgency

  • Theories and Concepts in Global Political Economy

  • Capitalism in Practice

  • Popular Culture: World politics, Society and CultureThe Responsibility to Protect

  • International Relations and the Environment

  • Counterterrorism

  • Terrorism

  • Climate Security

  • Global Justice

  • Ethics and Politics of Migration and Citizenship

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any components.

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