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Violence Conflict and Development (Taught)
- 2 Study options
- Postgraduate
- SOAS University of London
- Awarded by:
- School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London
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?
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The degree has been developed to meet the needs of people working, or hoping to work, in international agencies, humanitarian organisations, and NGOs.
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Academics teaching on this programme are research-active and have links to international organisations and NGOs operating in conflict areas.
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As a student, you will be trained to apply empirical methods and analytical skills to accurately determine the effects of violence.
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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
Course 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
Per year tuition fees
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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
The Postgraduate tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year, will be published on the SOAS website once confirmed.
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