Full time
1 year
16-SEP-24
MA - Master of Arts
Conflict Management (Business) War Studies
Taught
Development is an inherently political process of change that tests human relationships.
By exploring these relationships you’ll see the connections between violent and non-violent conflict, processes of development, and how they relate to the governance of our modern world.
This course combines a strong focus on the major theories of development with empirical analysis of the experiences of countries and regions. You’ll examine key conflict and development case studies and apply major theories of international development to deepen your understanding of local, national, and global processes of change as part of this dynamic course.
Assessment and feedback
You submit six essays; three are submitted at the beginning of Spring Term and three at the beginning of Summer Term. Essays are usually around 4,000 words long.
Your final dissertation of between 10,000-12,000 words is submitted at end of your final term.
We offer the opportunity to present your dissertation at our research seminar presentation workshops. These are not formally assessed, but they give you the chance to hone your presentation skills and to get verbal feedback from your tutors and peers.
Careers and skills
From political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a Masters degree in Conflict, Governance and Development leads to a broad range of career opportunities.
Our students have found work in central or local government, non-governmental organisations, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprise, higher education, accountancy and banking organisations, law firms, media companies and international and global development bodies.
Career opportunities
For this course (per year)
£10,590
For this course (per year)
£23,900
Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent. We are willing to consider applicants with lower qualifications, particularly if you have high marks in relevant modules and/or appropriate professional experience. Additional information may be requested.