Course summary
On this cutting-edge course, we specialise in giving our students an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the relationship between conflict, displacement and human insecurity. We will help you to develop the skills and understanding to prepare for employment in the fields of conflict management and resolution, humanitarian assistance and development, human rights and social justice. The key aspects of your learning will be the focus on conflict and displacement. We value a people-centred approach and an emphasis on human security which combines both human rights and human development. The course approaches development as an important security strategy and considers displacement a measure of human security. We will encourage you to adopt an independent critical approach to contemporary theories of conflict, human rights and human security. You will work with academics involved in the latest research and have access to wide-ranging expertise in our research centres, covering social justice and change, migration, refugees and belonging and gender research
Modules
Introduction to Conflict, Displacement and Human Security 1. To familiarise students with key aspects of contemporary conflicts, changing dynamics of displacement and increased human insecurity. 2. To adopt a comprehensive approach to the understanding of the intersection of conflict, displacement, human security and development. 3. To place emphasis on people as social actors and agents of social change. 4. To examine strategies to prevent conflicts and to promote reconciliation and peace-building. Research Methods for Social Science This module equips students with an understanding of how to take up and use a range of research methods to inform evidence based policy making with a view to them putting these into action to enhance their employability. Policy and Practice of Humanitarianism and Development - Mental Wealth The module aims to offer you a combination of theoretical and practice-based knowledge and experiences from the fields of humanitarianism, development and international politics, with an interdisciplinary and participatory approach. The module provides an in-depth analysis of the politics of policy and practice of development and humanitarianism. The module will also offer practical applied skills in analysing case studies and policy-making related to international development, humanitarianism, displacement, gender-based violence, and human trafficking. Independent Applied Research Project This module consolidates the knowledge acquired and skills developed in earlier modules intended to prepare you to execute a piece of independent and original work. The module aims to support you in the research and development process suitable for conducting an appropriately managed project, whilst improving your research skills and refining your ability to use them productively. It also aims to help you to offer evidence of self-management in respect of planning, recording and evaluation within the original work produced.
Assessment method
We assess you by your coursework: essays, reports, presentations, research proposal and dissertation. All modules are assessed and the final award takes account of all module marks.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree with minimum Upper Second Class (2:1) or equivalent in a relevant subject area or substantial professional experience. We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.
Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
Visit our course pageApplicant Relations Team
0208 223 3333