Conflict, Development and Human Rights, MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Swansea University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

This course can be studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two or three years. We also offer an Extended MA, taught over two years full time or four years part time. Our Extended Masters Programme includes a semester abroad during which you will be based at another university. Members of our academic teaching team and support teams are experienced in preparing you for and supporting you during this additional year. Students are provided with continuous administrative and pastoral support throughout the year to ensure you benefit fully from this time.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Community Development

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

This course can be studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two or three years. We also offer an Extended MA, taught over two years full time or four years part time. Our Extended Masters Programme includes a semester abroad during which you will be based at another university. Members of our academic teaching team and support teams are experienced in preparing you for and supporting you during this additional year. Students are provided with continuous administrative and pastoral support throughout the year to ensure you benefit fully from this time.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
2.7+
88+
The typical entry requirement is a degree in any background, normally a 2:2 with a minimum of 55% overall. Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

1 Year
Sep

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

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,200 GBP
International
22,300 GBP

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