Conflict, Security & Development MA

King's College London, University of London

Development and security are inextricably linked, yet all too often, these topics are addressed separately by both academics and policymakers. This Conflict, Security and Development MA is a unique, globally recognised course that does the opposite. It takes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to teach you the dynamic ways in which conflict, insecurity and development interact, thus helping you to develop a full understanding of these issues. This Conflict, Security and Development MA is a practical, policy-focused master’s that’s taught by policy-engaged teachers who are active researchers. This means you’ll learn from their own field-grounded analysis, instead of being educated just by textbooks. You will learn about the theories underpinning the connection between security and development, then use this knowledge to consider how it actually works on the ground. This will teach you how to apply theories to real-life scenarios. The MA in Conflict, Security and Development takes a thematic approach to its curriculum. You’ll begin by studying the theories of development before learning about the root causes of conflict and how countries tip over into it. You’ll learn about the dynamics of war itself, discovering what happens in the aftermath of conflict and during conflict resolution and the peace-keeping process. You will also think about the state building process, how the UN deals with the fall-out of conflict, including efforts to disarm, demobilise and reintegrate ex-combatants.