Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA

The Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA offers a multidisciplinary, comparative study of national, ethnic and religious conflicts in deeply divided societies. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skillset needed to pursue conflict resolution as a career working in NGOs, humanitarian agencies, diplomacy, think tanks, academia, consultancy, journalism, and law. You will learn how conflict can be resolved peacefully through a range of tools like complex constitutional engineering, truth and reconciliation processes, and grassroots movements. The MA focuses on case studies from the Middle East and around the world, bringing to life the theoretical literature on the causes and consequences of conflict, conflict regulation, and peace processes. Key benefits Learn about the relationship between religion, identity, and ethnic conflict; international diplomacy, power-sharing, and conflict resolution; truth and reconciliation, memory, and post conflict transformation. Learn how to shape and change futures and maintain existing conflict resolution infrastructures. Interact with leading practitioners from a range of institutions, such as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the British Council, the media, and civil society organisations. Build strong intellectual and methodological foundations for further research, including skills for archival research as well as qualitative research methodologies for the social sciences. Study a well-established degree taught by the world-renowned experts from the Department of War Studies whose courses are research led and policy relevant. Engage with the latest debates on conflict resolution thanks to regular public lectures organised by the department and its research clusters. Join a network of alumni working in positions in media, diplomacy, think tanks, academia, consultancy, journalism, humanitarian agencies, NGOs and law.

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree 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). Programme specific requirements Minimum 2:1 honours undergraduate degree in such an appropriate subject as International Relations, War Studies, History, Political Science, Strategic Studies, Criminology, Economics, Geography, History, Law, Philosophy, Psychiatry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Anthropology, Sociology, Theology. Applications from students with first degree in other areas, including science, language, and journalism, are also welcome. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree. 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.