Course summary
How do politics dictate war and peace? How has conflict shaped politics? What can we do about humanitarian intervention? This distance learning degree isn’t just about asking the critical questions – it’s about making critical progress. This degree will provide you with the skills and resources necessary to ask critical questions about the politics of conflict and violence in the modern world. Combining theoretical and empirical approaches, you will explore the politics, sites, logics, technologies and ethics of conflict and violence. You will complete two core modules and then choose two option modules which, along with your chosen dissertation subject, allow you to focus on your preferred specialisms. You will have the opportunity to conduct advanced study on subjects which include:
- the politics of war and peace
- the politics of nuclear weapons and arms control
- humanitarian intervention
- the political legacies of conflict
- the changing character of war
- the nature and theoretical conceptualisation of violence
Assessment method
You will get a weekly reading list accompanied by questions or exercises to get you thinking and help you engage critically with that week’s literature. Each week you are invited to join our online forums to discuss your reading, ask questions, share ideas and debate arguments. Alongside your weekly reading and discussions you are expected to complete online modules, designed to build a supportive online community of students as well as develop your key scholarly skills. E-tivities take the form of a combination of non-credit bearing and credit-bearing assessments designed to complement and support the learning objectives for your particular module. Credit-bearing assessments for each module include a reflective statement and an end of module essay. Your modules are structured enough to keep your studies on track whilst remaining flexible to the unique needs of distance learners, many of whom we know combine studies with demanding jobs. You will be supported by a dedicated team of tutors and support staff available through Blackboard and email. Administrative support is available by telephone, and you can contact your personal tutor via telephone or Skype. You will be encouraged to contact other students to share views, ideas and issues and to create a virtual student community. For the MA you must complete a dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students
Entry requirements
2:1 degree or equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or another related subject. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. International Qualifications: Find your country on the website to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see website for 25/26 postgraduate fee information
Sponsorship information
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates/fees-funding
Provider information
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH