MA Peace and Development 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Leeds Beckett University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,440 GBPTuition Fee/year

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Global insight

From security threats and terrorism to the arms trade and non-violent social movements, you’ll acquire an in-depth insight into contemporary global issues.

We place a real emphasis on international debate and your teaching will be delivered in small groups involving students from around the world. This will give you access to a range of cultural perspectives to inform your learning.

As part of this peace and development master’s course, you’ll:

  • Develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development both nationally and internationally
  • Gain knowledge of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of peace and development within the international system and the challenges to it
  • Consider issues such as gender, poverty, employment, human rights and the role of civil society and community participation in decision-making and governance
  • Evaluate different interpretations of peace and development within complex international situations
  • Study the political, economic, cultural, environmental and technological changes that influence development decisions
  • Gain skills in project management
  • Learn how to draw up funding applications, competencies essential for working in the field

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Global insight

From security threats and terrorism to the arms trade and non-violent social movements, you’ll acquire an in-depth insight into contemporary global issues.

We place a real emphasis on international debate and your teaching will be delivered in small groups involving students from around the world. This will give you access to a range of cultural perspectives to inform your learning.

As part of this peace and development master’s course, you’ll:

  • Develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development both nationally and internationally
  • Gain knowledge of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of peace and development within the international system and the challenges to it
  • Consider issues such as gender, poverty, employment, human rights and the role of civil society and community participation in decision-making and governance
  • Evaluate different interpretations of peace and development within complex international situations
  • Study the political, economic, cultural, environmental and technological changes that influence development decisions
  • Gain skills in project management
  • Learn how to draw up funding applications, competencies essential for working in the field

Admission Requirements

6+
4+
54+
Applicants should either have a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

1 Year

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,830 GBP
International
18,440 GBP

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