Peace and Conflict Studies

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification.

Months of entry

February, October

Course content

If you are interested to learn about the new regional conflicts and global destabilisation, but wanting to focus more on peacebuilding, conflict-resolution and improving the state of global social justice, then this is the course for you. MA Peace and Conflict studies aims to provide the students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary wars and conflict, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the most straightforward routes towards peacebuilding. Our cohorts will learn theories and dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution, post-conflict reconstruction and the role of states, international organisations and other political actors from the Global North and the Global South. Together, we will visualise how global balance can be restored by addressing the issues of exploitation, global inequalities and environmental pollution, which threatens the survival of indigenous communities across the globe. Our feminist and anti-racist outlook gives our course a more up-to date and social justice focused agenda compared to our competitors, taught in a student-centred and supportive environment. We offer an opportunity for the students to write their dissertations in cooperation with the industry, thereby securing valuable contacts and establishing potential for employment in global institutions, NGOs or charities who work on improving the conditions for social justice in the world, and particularly the Global South.

Information for international students

A degree from an overseas institution that is judged to be equivalent to a second class honours degree from a UK University.

For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.0 overall. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications, for more information please visit our English Language Requirements page.

For additional information about country specific entry requirements visit the your country pages.

Fees and funding

We offer a number of scholarships and loans to help fund your postgraduate studies. Visit our scholarships pages for more details.