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University of St Andrews: Peacebuilding and Mediation
| Institution | University of St Andrews |
|---|---|
| Department | International Relations |
| Web | http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk |
| irpg@st-andrews.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01334 462945 |
| Study type | Taught |
MLitt
Summary
Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explores the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts.
This course is offered as either an MLitt or MPhil:
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The MLitt is a one-year programme involving two semesters of taught modules followed by a dissertation.
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The MPhil is a two-year programme. In the first year, students complete the same components of the MLitt. In the second year, they complete one semester abroad at a partner institute in Europe and one semester on a practical placement. You can apply directly to the MPhil programme, or you may have the opportunity to progress from the MLitt to the MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Geography, History, Sociology, English, Comparative Literature, or other relevant disciplines. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site 16 St Katharine's West St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explores the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts.
This course is offered as either an MLitt or MPhil:
-
The MLitt is a one-year programme involving two semesters of taught modules followed by a dissertation.
-
The MPhil is a two-year programme. In the first year, students complete the same components of the MLitt. In the second year, they complete one semester abroad at a partner institute in Europe and one semester on a practical placement. You can apply directly to the MPhil programme, or you may have the opportunity to progress from the MLitt to the MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Geography, History, Sociology, English, Comparative Literature, or other relevant disciplines. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site 16 St Katharine's West St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explores the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts.
This course is offered as either an MLitt or MPhil:
-
The MLitt is a one-year programme involving two semesters of taught modules followed by a dissertation.
-
The MPhil is a two-year programme. In the first year, students complete the same components of the MLitt. In the second year, they complete one semester abroad at a partner institute in Europe and one semester on a practical placement. You can apply directly to the MPhil programme, or you may have the opportunity to progress from the MLitt to the MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Geography, History, Sociology, English, Comparative Literature, or other relevant disciplines. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site 16 St Katharine's West St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explores the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts.
This course is offered as either an MLitt or MPhil:
-
The MLitt is a one-year programme involving two semesters of taught modules followed by a dissertation.
-
The MPhil is a two-year programme. In the first year, students complete the same components of the MLitt. In the second year, they complete one semester abroad at a partner institute in Europe and one semester on a practical placement. You can apply directly to the MPhil programme, or you may have the opportunity to progress from the MLitt to the MPhil.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A good 2.1 Honours degree in Political Science, International Relations, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Geography, History, Sociology, English, Comparative Literature, or other relevant disciplines. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. |
| Location | Main Site 16 St Katharine's West St Andrews KY16 9AX |
Summary
The MLitt and MPhil in Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explore the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts. Students will: analyse bottom-up and top-down approaches to conflict mediation; conceptualise peace and its relationship to violence; analyse relationships between formal institutions of peacebuilding and parallel informal or unofficial processes; identify key actors involved in peacebuilding and mediation efforts; engage with bottom-up approaches to building peace; explore feminist and decolonial critiques of formal peace processes; and, critically engage with temporalities and spaces of peace and violence.
MPhil
Summary
The MLitt and MPhil in Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explore the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts. Students will: analyse bottom-up and top-down approaches to conflict mediation; conceptualise peace and its relationship to violence; analyse relationships between formal institutions of peacebuilding and parallel informal or unofficial processes; identify key actors involved in peacebuilding and mediation efforts; engage with bottom-up approaches to building peace; explore feminist and decolonial critiques of formal peace processes; and, critically engage with temporalities and spaces of peace and violence.
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