MA Peace, Resilience and Social Justice at University of Bradford

Our MA in Peace, Resilience and Social Justice is designed for those seeking an advanced understanding of the intersecting crises of climate change/ecological degradation, inequality and injustice, conflict and violence. The programme critically examines how different actors are responding to these challenges, including efforts to rethink the assumptions and practices that shape our ways of life, public engagement, contentious collective action and practical efforts to design and create more resilient, sustainable and equitable communities.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: Sept - 12 months (15 with placement) / Jan - 14 months (17 with placement) full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Dissertation, Studying Peace in a Changing World, Creative Practice in Conflict Engagement and Peacebuilding, Social-Ecological Systems and Crises: Concepts, Cases, Contestations. First year (optional): Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development, Africa Study Visit, African Politics and Security Dynamics, Applied Conflict Research, Gender, Conflict and Development, Middle East Politics and Security Dynamics, Natural Resource Governance, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, among others.

Career pathways

The complex and converging social and ecological crises facing contemporary societies today need people who can bring an understanding of complex systems, a commitment to core values and restorative practices, and a creative approach to engaging stakeholders and communities in tackling them. This MA programme is designed to support you in developing these skills.

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