Durham University: Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

Name: Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Author: Durham University

Institution	Durham University View institution profile
Department	School of Government and International Affairs
Web	durham.ac.uk
Telephone	0191 334 1000
Study type	Taught

Summary

Conflict prevention is built on the principle that, through skilled negotiation and mediation, the most intractable of differences can be settled peacefully. The most effective forms of conflict prevention and peacebuilding balance political with social needs and place a greater focus on local perspectives. They consider the important role played by young people and women, as well as taking into account social factors such as health and the environment.

This custom-designed, interdisciplinary MSc examines this specialised field through the lenses of human security, social justice, and diplomacy. You will gain the latest knowledge in areas such as conflict analysis, prevention, resolution and transformation, community-driven reconstruction, and peace processes in the context of contemporary conflicts and broader humanitarian interventions.

Using a range of innovative teaching techniques we incorporate the latest research, delivered by a combination of academics and practitioners – many of whom are recognised as world-leading experts in their field. You will have opportunities to develop operational and vocational skills in conflict mediation, humanitarian intervention, everyday negotiation, conflict-sensitive programme design, the use of peace indicators, participatory approaches to peacebuilding, and gender-sensitive approaches to security. You may choose to also explore these in the optional field trip module.

Your theoretical understanding and research skills are brought together in the MSc dissertation, while the innovative Humanitarian Intervention Simulation module gives you a chance to bring your knowledge and skills to life in a simulation of a conflict situation.

The MSc is likely to appeal to graduates who have a career in government, inter-governmental organisations, NGOs, humanitarian organisations, or academia in mind, and to mid-career practitioners looking to enhance their practical skills while placing them within a broader theoretical perspective.

MSc

Full-Time, 1 years starts Oct 2024

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	UK 2.1 Bachelor degree, or equivalent. The degree should be in the field of social sciences, but we will actively consider significant relevant experience in lieu of this requirement. Two satisfactory academic references. In cases of applicants who have significant relevant experience, one work-related reference and one academic reference would be considered appropriate.
Location	Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP

Fees

England	15250 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	15250 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	15250 GBP for Year 1
Wales	15250 GBP for Year 1
Channel Islands	15250 GBP for Year 1
EU	26750 GBP for Year 1
International	26750 GBP for Year 1
Republic of Ireland	26750 GBP for Year 1