Degree Courses

• BA Conflict Resolution (UCAS code L251 BA/C)
  
  Conflict Resolution emerged as a distinct field of academic study in the period immediately after the Second World War. It is now recognised as a vitally important area of education, research and practice, and the Department of Peace Studies has an international reputation as a centre for its study. The degree provides an understanding of the theory, concepts and practices of contemporary conflict resolution. Careers in conflict management range from working locally in community mediation and education, to placements with international organisations, including UN agencies.
• MA/PGDip Conflict Resolution
  
  This course is available either full-time, or part-time. The MA programme extends over a period of one year for full-time students or two years for part-time students. Students must study units amounting to 180 credits, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. The PGDip programme extends over a period of two semesters (full-time) or four semesters (part-time). Students must study taught units amounting to 120 credits. The full-time programme is taught over three days a week, with part-time students attending on one or more days according to their choice of courses over the two years. Full-time students on both the MA and PGDip must take 60 credits in each semester. Part-time students take 60 credits each year. Students take a combination of compulsory and option modules, depending on the particular MA/PGDip programme they are registered for . Modules are either double (20-credit) or single (10-credit) units. Each MA/Postgraduate Diploma programme is also supported by a series of weekly seminars which will include invited speakers and presentations led by students. Dayschools on particular themes are also organised.