MA International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at University of Kent

Programme overview

An MA at Canterbury building knowledge for careers in international peacekeeping, crisis diplomacy, post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable development, using case studies and interactive simulations to develop understanding of negotiation, mediation, diplomacy and third-party intervention.

Department: School of Politics and International Relations | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Negotiation and Mediation; Pathways to Peace: Approaches to Conflict; Design of Social Research; and the MA Politics Dissertation. Students select three optional modules, such as Analysing World Politics, International Ethics and Human Rights, Middle Eastern Politics and Society, Politics and Conflict in Sub-Saharan Africa and Qualitative Research.

Career pathways

Alumni have used the programme as a springboard into foreign offices and diplomatic services, international organisations and NGOs; a dedicated Employability Coordinator supports graduate opportunities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 2.2 or above: a first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2); for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test, or a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country. All applicants are considered individually and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may be taken into account.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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