Course summary
With peace processes collapsing into war in many places around the world, there has never been a more important time to study how and why peace processes succeed or fail. With the help of award-winning academics, our Peace and Conflict Studies master's course will build your understanding of that process. You will learn about the challenges of resolving conflicts and preventing their recurrence, focussing particularly on contexts which have been affected by conflict since the end of the Cold War. This course has a particular focus on the actors responsible for building peace, from grassroots agents to intergovernmental organisations like the United Nations. It will also empower you to critically evaluate the very notion of peace itself from postcolonial, gender and global justice perspectives. Throughout the course you will develop skills in critical enquiry, conflict analysis, critical thinking, presenting research and team work. At the point of completion, you will be well placed for a career in international and regional organisations, policy analysis, the NGO and international NGO sector, foreign ministries and development agencies.
Entry requirements
We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
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
For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Sponsorship information
Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme: The Manchester Alumni Scholarship Scheme offers a £3,000 reduction in tuition fees to University of Manchester alumni who achieved a first-class bachelor's degree and are progressing to a postgraduate taught master's course. Manchester Master's Bursary: The University of Manchester is committed to widening participation in master's study and allocates 75 awards of £4,000 each year. Postgraduate loans for master's students If you're coming to Manchester this year to begin postgraduate study, you could qualify for a loan from the UK government. For more information on our awards, see fees and funding or search the University's postgraduate funding database.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL