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MA Conflict, Development and Human Rights

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MA 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

Conflict, development, and human rights are deeply interconnected themes shaping societies, particularly in the Global South. Conflict, whether armed, political, or social; often disrupts development, undermining economic growth, governance, and social cohesion. Conversely, inclusive development can mitigate conflict by addressing inequality and marginalisation. Human rights serve as a foundational framework, ensuring dignity, justice, and freedom for all.

Our MA in Conflict, Development and Human Rights will help you to understand and analyse these dynamics, which in turn is essential for examining global challenges, crafting policy, and promoting sustainable peace and development. This interdisciplinary field demands critical engagement with historical contexts, legal instruments, and contemporary case studies to explore how societies can navigate tensions while advancing equitable and rights-based development.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirement is a 2:2 degree with a minimum of 55% overall (or overseas equivalent). For applicants whose first language is not English, we require IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test. 

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Fees

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Programme Funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.

Student Destinations

Regardless of your academic background, this programme offers a robust foundation in the theory and practice of sustainable development, exploring its intersection with conflict and its grounding in human rights frameworks. You will develop essential skills in research, analysis, presentation, critical thinking, and academic writing, tools that empower you to conduct independent inquiry.

These competencies are highly sought after across sectors, and graduates of our MA in Conflict, Development and Human Rights pursue impactful careers in a range of fields including international organisations such as the United Nations, government and politics, humanitarian and non-governmental organisations, as well as in business, media, and public relations.

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