MA Conflict, Development and Peacebuilding at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A one-year MA examining the challenges that arise where security and development issues converge and the reconstruction of war-affected societies, with case studies from Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

Department: School of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two compulsory taught modules examine the economic, social and political dimensions of internal and regionalised conflict, humanitarian, development and security policy responses, and peacekeeping theory and practice, followed by optional modules.

Career pathways

Roles in charities, non-governmental organisations and think tanks, including graduates at the Home Office, Macmillan, the Mines Advisory Group and the EU Delegation to Uganda.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities or related discipline that includes a minimum of five social science and humanities modules. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international) and 10 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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