MA Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy at London Metropolitan University

This master’s degree in Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy is designed to give you all the knowledge and skills you need to begin a successful career in the field of conflict transformation and resolution. You’ll examine conflict and diplomacy theory, learn from practitioners’ expertise, and gain skills in analysis and conflict resolution techniques. Our course prepares you for work in mediation practice, foreign aid, journalism, foreign offices, international bodies such as the United Nations (UN) or the public sector.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: International Conflict Resolution, Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy Dissertation and Research Methods, The Practice of Diplomacy, Human Rights and the International Order, Humanity in Peril: Navigating Security Concerns, Public and Diaspora Diplomacy, Religion and International Relations, Security Studies.

Career pathways

We ensure you’re prepared for a range of roles in conflict resolution. Successful graduates could go on to become mediation or conflict resolution practitioners, aid workers or conflict reporters, or work in foreign offices, embassies, the diplomatic services or for international bodies such as the UN.

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