Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA

at King's College London

Structure

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules:

• Conflict & Coexistence in Divided Societies (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 Credits)

Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 90 credits from a range of optional modules if a full-time student. If you are a part-time student you will typically take 30 credits (or up to 60 credits) from a range of optional modules in your first year that may include the below:

• Culture, religion and identity in contemporary conflicts (15 credits)
• Divided Cities, Contested States: Urban Violence and Transformations in the Middle East (15 credits)
• Power-Sharing Agreements in Deeply Divided Societies (15 credits)
• Contemporary Conflicts (30 credits)
• Comparative Civil Wars (30 credits)
• State Failure & State Building (15 credits)
• Transitional Justice & International Criminal Law (15 credits)
• International Politics of the Middle East (30 credits)
• Diplomacy & Foreign Policy (30 credits)
• Transdisciplinary approaches to (In)Security (30 credits)
   

Standard requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above.
 

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
 

Other requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours undergraduate degree in such an appropriate subject as history, politics, international relations or languages. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
 

Candidates who do not achieve a 2:1 but have professional or voluntary experience will also be considered. Mature candidates will be considered favourably.

UK:

Full time: £16,200 per year 
 

International:

Full time: £29,310 per year 
 

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
 

Deposit

When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
 

The UK deposit is £500.
 

The International deposit is £2,000.

Our graduates take the skills that they develop to become leaders in the public and private sectors, academia, government, diplomacy and journalism. Students on our MA courses have gone on to build careers in further academic research, NGOs, civil service, NATO, UN, media and publishing, finance and investment, teaching, and the armed forces.