Governments and development agencies are paying renewed attention to issues of conflict and security. The poor are often among the worst victims of conflict, and lack of security can make the best-planned and implemented development initiatives worthless.

This programme explores the issues of conflict, security and development from an interdisciplinary standpoint, combining the theoretical rigour of security studies and the practical experience of development.

Issues examined include

• Dynamics and history of conflict in developing countries
• Theoretical approaches to understanding conflict
• Drivers of conflict
• The relationship between global and local actors involved in conflict
• Security sector reform
• Implications of types of conflict for post-conflict reconstruction
• Design and implementation of post-conflict development strategies

Content

• Critical Approaches to Development (20 credits)
• Conflict in Developing Countries (20 credits)
• Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (20 credits)
• Choice of optional modules (60 credits) - Choose from over 25 IDD modules plus others from across the University
• Individual overseas fieldwork - £900 from your programme fee funds fieldwork on a topic and in a location of your choice
• Dissertation (60 credits, MSc only) - Pursue in-depth research with support from a dissertation supervisor

The programme is designed for individuals already working in development or diplomacy, or recent graduates with some work / volunteer experience seeking careers in development or diplomacy or NGOs related to conflict and post-conflict reconstruction.

MSc International Development | Other Masters degrees