Conflict Development and Security MA

at University of Leeds

This programme offers you case study expertise on political and social reconstruction from war-affected societies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, allowing you to explore the depth and breadth of development and security issues.
 

The compulsory and optional modules studied will give you the opportunity to:

• take part in cutting-edge academic inquiry with a distinct policy relevance

• study in an intellectually vigorous environment

• participate in a dynamic research atmosphere

• broaden your understanding of complex political emergencies

• pursue a career in the humanitarian or social reconstruction sector.
   

The compulsory module examines the economic and political elements of contemporary internal and regionalised conflict. You will look at humanitarian, developmental and security policy responses and investigate the organisational adaptations that are emerging among state and non-state actors in relation to such instability.
 

You will also be able to hone your research and writing skills in your compulsory dissertation – an independent piece of research on your chosen topic.
 

The wide-ranging list of optional modules means that you can explore a diverse range of related subjects of interest to you.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance    
• Dissertation    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities, or other related discipline. Relevant experience will also be taken into account.

English language requirements

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

Documents and information you will need include:

• Original or certified copies of your transcripts
• Original or certified copies of your degree certificate
• Original or certified copy of your IELTS/TOEFL results (if English is not your first language).

Fees

• UK: £10,250 (total)
• International: £20,750 (total)
   

This programme provides you with an 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.