MA War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding at Manchester Metropolitan University

MA War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding guides you to understand the causes, impacts and resolution of conflict in a rapidly changing world. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to war and political violence, bringing together insights from history, politics, sociology and beyond to help you make sense of today’s most pressing global challenges. Our school is home to a high concentration of research and teaching experts, so you’ll learn from academics specialising in war, terrorism, civil conflict and peacebuilding.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of History, Politics and Philosophy  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding at Manchester Metropolitan University explores some of the most significant challenges facing the world today. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines perspectives from history, politics, sociology, international relations and anthropology, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the causes, impacts and resolution of conflict in contemporary and historical contexts. Modules core: Approaches to War and Peace, Terrorism and Political Violence, Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation, War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding Independent Project; options: Cultures of Conflict, Information and Security.

Career pathways

Our curriculum has been designed to make you ready for careers in: Policy. International development.

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