Course summary
Who gains from situations of conflict? In what ways can violence affect development? What are the challenges to post-conflict reconstruction? This pioneering programme explores the complex links between violent conflict and development, both historically and today. Why study MSc Violence, Conflict and Development?
- The degree has been developed to meet the needs of people working, or hoping to work, in international agencies, humanitarian organisations, and NGOs.
- Academics teaching on this programme are research-active and have links to international organisations and NGOs operating in conflict areas.
- As a student, you will be trained to apply empirical methods and analytical skills to accurately determine the effects of violence.
- You will be able to choose from a broad range of optional modules – so you can tailor your degree to your own interests and aspirations.
Modules
Core modules: Political economy of violence, conflict and development; political economy of development; theory, policy and practice of development; anthropology of development; dissertation in development studies.
Entry requirements
We will consider all applications with a 2:2 (or international equivalent) or higher in a relevant subject. In addition to degree classification we take into account other elements of the application such as supporting statement. References are optional, but can help build a stronger application if you fall below the 2:2 requirement or have non-traditional qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/fees-funding-and-finance/tuition-fees/postgraduate-fees
Provider information
SOAS University of London
Thornhaugh Street
Russell Square
Camden
WC1H 0XG