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Swansea University: Conflict, Development and Human Rights

Institution Swansea University View institution profile
Department School of Culture and Communication View department profile
Web www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email study@swansea.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)1792 295358
Study type Taught

Summary

Conflict, development, and human rights are deeply interconnected themes shaping societies, particularly in the Global South. Conflict, whether armed, political, or social; often disrupts development, undermining economic growth, governance, and social cohesion. Conversely, inclusive development can mitigate conflict by addressing inequality and marginalisation. Human rights serve as a foundational framework, ensuring dignity, justice, and freedom for all.

Our MA in Conflict, Development and Human Rights will help you to understand and analyse these dynamics, which in turn is essential for examining global challenges, crafting policy, and promoting sustainable peace and development. This interdisciplinary field demands critical engagement with historical contexts, legal instruments, and contemporary case studies to explore how societies can navigate tensions while advancing equitable and rights-based development.

This course can be studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two or three years. We also offer an Extended MA, taught over two years full time or four years part time. Our Extended Masters Programme includes a semester abroad during which you will be based at another university. Members of our academic teaching team and support teams are experienced in preparing you for and supporting you during this additional year. Students are provided with continuous administrative and pastoral support throughout the year to ensure you benefit fully from this time.

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Swansea University

Welcome to the School of Culture and Communication, where our students, staff, and research centres contribute to the university's cultural and civic mission work.

Based within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, our postgraduate courses are designed to enable our students to become accomplished, socially aware, global citizens, and we work with a range of industry partners to allow our students to gain practical experience in their chosen field of study.

Why Choose Swansea?

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