MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary MA taught across politics and international relations, law, anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology and the creative arts, with research-led teaching on Europe, Asia and South America. Students build a personalised portfolio of study in conflict transformation and social justice, taught by academics and practitioners.

Department: History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (School of HAPP) | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: Entry year 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Interdisciplinary programme with flexible module choice across politics and international relations, law, anthropology, history, philosophy, sociology and the creative arts, supported by masterclasses and events with scholars and practitioners.

Career pathways

Graduates find employment in NGOs, civil sector organisations, policy research, law, advocacy, government, peace journalism and conflict mediation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in an Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences discipline or another cognate subject area. Applicants below a 2:2 may be admitted if they hold a Master's degree or equivalent, or have 3 years' relevant working experience in conflict transformation, youth work, social justice or related community engagement or public service delivery. Recognition of Prior Learning is available. Apply ideally by 13 August 2027 for a late September start; the portal may close earlier if applications are high. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (ROI nationals resident in ROI) rate. Single year of study; subject to annual inflationary increase. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International fee (EU Other students are charged the same). Single year of study; subject to annual inflationary increase. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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