Global insight
From security threats and terrorism to the arms trade and non-violent social movements, you’ll acquire an in-depth insight into contemporary global issues.

 

We place a real emphasis on international debate and your teaching will be delivered in small groups involving students from around the world. This will give you access to a range of cultural perspectives to inform your learning.

 

As part of this peace and development master’s course, you’ll:

• Develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development both nationally and internationally
• Gain knowledge of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of peace and development within the international system and the challenges to it
• Consider issues such as gender, poverty, employment, human rights and the role of civil society and community participation in decision-making and governance
• Evaluate different interpretations of peace and development within complex international situations
• Study the political, economic, cultural, environmental and technological changes that influence development decisions
• Gain skills in project management
• Learn how to draw up funding applications, competencies essential for working in the field