About the Courses
The programme will develop your understanding of the causes and dynamics of social conflict, with a strong focus on case-study analysis. It will allow you to develop informed judgements about when and how to engage constructively with conflict, recognising the strengths and limitations of different approaches to intervention. And you will consider critical questions surrounding and problematising efforts to build peace in different contexts, and in the light of contemporary trends, including converging environmental, economic and political developments.
The programme will develop your understanding of the causes and dynamics of social conflict, with a strong focus on case-study analysis. It will allow you to develop informed judgements about when and how to engage constructively with conflict, recognising the strengths and limitations of different approaches to intervention. And you will consider critical questions surrounding and problematising efforts to build peace in different contexts, and in the light of contemporary trends, including converging environmental, economic and political developments.
Modules
First year
Core
Applied Conflict Research
Theories and Practices of Conflict Resolution
Creative Practice in Conflict Engagement and Peacebuilding
Dissertation
Option
African Politics and Security Dynamics
Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development
Security and Development in Fragile and Conflict Affected Areas
Social-Ecological Systems and Crises
Studying Peace in a Changing World
Policy Analysis for Governance and Development
University Semester 1 Elective
Africa Study Visit
Environment, Trafficking and Crime; Transnational Issues and International Governance
Gender, Conflict and Development
Middle East Politics and Security Dynamics
Natural Resource Governance
Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
Sustainable Cities
Terrorism and Political Violence
University Semester 2 Elective