MSc Conflict, Security and Development at University of Birmingham

Tackle global peace and conflict issues. MSc Conflict, Security and Development will prepare you to support and create peaceful governance in conflict areas by engaging with critical debates on accountability, human rights, and democratisation. Gain practical and academic expertise for impactful careers in international development, government, or NGOs.

Department: Politics, Development and International Relations  |  Duration: 12 months full time, 24 months part time (part time options only available to UK students)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A Masters programme is made up of 180 credits in total. For this programme, you'll take three core modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits), and then choose three optional modules (60 credits) that reflect your own interests. Modules include Conflict and Development, Dissertation (International Development), International Development, Post Conflict Reconstruction & Development, Contemporary Perspectives on Conflict, Democracy, Dictatorship and Development, Dilemmas in International Relations.

Career pathways

Students leaving this programme will be academically well-trained but also be in a position to undertake careers in conflict analysis, good governance and management in the developing world. This offers careers in NGOs, government agencies and international organisations, as well as organisations concerned with international risk and business within conflict areas.

Official programme page