MA Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award) at University of Kent

Programme overview

Two-year joint award taught in Canterbury in one year and at the University of Marburg, Germany, in the other. It combines conflict resolution modules with research methods training.

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

What you will study

Year one at Kent: compulsory Pathways to Peace: Approaches to Conflict and Design of Social Research, plus options such as Middle Eastern Politics and Society, Terrorism and the Crimes of the State, Negotiation and Mediation, and Security in a Changing World. Year two at Marburg: three compulsory modules (including Intergroup Conflicts and an international internship), a 12,000-word master dissertation and two options, at least three of which are offered in English.

Career pathways

Prepares students for careers in local and national government and public relations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent. Some students may need a visa for the second year in Germany. 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; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,868 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 12,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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

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