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Study Details: MSc 1 Year FT, 2 Years PT
This course will provide you with a substantial grounding in the theory and history of international conflict and of intra- and inter-state disputes in the contemporary international system. It explores the multidisciplinary theoretical roots of international conflict, drawing on contributions from subjects such as international relations, politics, economics, sociology and history.
This course also enables you to examine and analyse the various issues and dynamics that shape and influence conflict in the modern world, as well as explore the practical tools available to manage and resolve conflict.
The course is split into three stages. In the first stage you will look at the theory and history behind international conflict at all levels of interaction, from the interpersonal to the international. You will also have the chance to examine the way in which conflict manifests itself in the contemporary international system and the techniques available to manage and resolve violent disputes, including peacekeeping, mediation and negotiation.
In the second stage you will examine practical examples of ways in which conflict has been managed by studying several specific case studies. You will also explore a number of key questions relating to conflict, such as the role of religion and gender in conflict, weapons proliferation, the function of outside actors, and the effects of conflict on civilian populations.
In stage three you will build on what you have learnt and apply your skills in a piece of original research of 12,000–15,000 words.
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We normally invite all applicants who fulfil, or are likely to fulfil, the admissions requirements for an interview with the course director or another senior member of the teaching team. International students based overseas can arrange for an interview by email or telephone.
Applicants with prior qualifications and learning may be exempt from appropriate parts of a course in accordance with the University’s policy for the assessment of prior learning and prior experiential learning. Contact the faculty office1 for further information.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions2 in all elements. Please make sure you read our full guidance about English language requirements2, which includes details of other qualifications we’ll consider.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements may be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course3.
Applicants from one of the recognised majority English speaking countries (MESCs)4 do not need to meet these requirements.
Home and European Union 2014/15 MSc full time £5,200, MSc part time £2,600. ELQ (Equivalent Lower Qualification) fee 2014/15 MSc full time £5,540, MSc part time £2,770. Overseas (not EU) 2014/15: MSc full time £12,100, MSc part time £6,050
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
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