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University of Stirling: International Conflict and Cooperation
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Politics |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467044 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Across the world there is an increase in tensions, conflict, instability and political change. There is a high demand for graduates who can propose solutions to global conflict. The British Academy reports that Politics and International Relations graduates are earning up to £9,000 more on average than their peers 10 years after leaving university.
Study contemporary global issues On our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation, you will study:
the dynamics of international conflict and cooperation. You will analyse major events such as the war in Ukraine, the Syrian civil war, the rise of China, the Gaza/Israel conflict; the relationship between climate change and conflict; dilemmas surrounding the politics of civil war and ethnic tensions, human rights, global security and international political economy. We will prepare you to work with government agencies, NGOs and international organisations. You'll learn vital research skills required to help resolve the world’s most pressing challenges. You’ll be taught by experts, whose research on international conflict and cooperation was classed as world-leading in the Research Excellent Framework (2021).
Gain experience while you study Experience the workings of organisations engaged in conflict prevention and management. Meet professionals working in international relations on a study trip to Geneva and see what your future career could look like.
We also host regular guest lectures, and have welcomed speakers including
Dr Andrei Gomez-Suarez, a Colombian Government Negotiator, Dr Yixian Sun who spoke about his work on the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. You will benefit from our connections to voluntary organisations. We have helped previous students gain internships with organisations such as The World Health Organization and the United Nations Department for Safety and Security.
International relations is an exciting and meaningful career. Our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation will prepare you to make a difference.
Comprehensive employability and skills programme Our employability and skills programme to helps you to develop the attributes that employers look for. In the Faculty of Arts and Humanities we have a dedicated Employability and Skills Officer. The University of Stirling’s Careers Service works in partnership with academic staff to ensure you are ready for the employment market.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands) |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
Delivered by our experienced practitioners and leading scholars, our Masters degree in International Conflict and Cooperation prepares you to address a variety of challenges facing states and international organisations today. This course looks at the dynamics of international conflict and cooperation in light of major events such as the end of the Cold War, the 9/11 terror attacks, the Arab Spring and the COVID-19 pandemic.
We take a thematic approach to conflict resolution and the role of international organisations in order to focus on conflict prevention and management in specific geographical areas. The course also explores the development and regulation of conflict in relation to factors like natural resources and migration.
Contemporary dilemmas surrounding the politics of climate change negotiations, environmental and resource conflicts, civil war and ethnic tensions, human rights, international terrorism and humanitarian intervention provide some of the raw material for this MSc, which are studied in-depth over the course of the academic year.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands) |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
The University of Stirling is an international university committed to helping students Be the Difference in the world. Based in the heart of Scotland, Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued, and teaching, employability and facilities are all rated five-star (QS Stars University Ratings 2024).
That’s just part of the reason Stirling was shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024, rated top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024) and number one in the UK for campus environment (The International Student Barometer …
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