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Conflict, Security and Development MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This course analyses the complex relationships at the heart of development and security in the Global South.

We have an interdisciplinary perspective on questions of peace, vulnerability, and insecurity. You will gain a grounding in concepts of conflict, security, and development. You will explore:

  • how cycles of insecurity and violence affect development
  • difficulties faced by various organisations negotiating spirals of violence and insecurity (for example during armed intervention, aid provision, peace-building processes or post conflict reconstruction)
  • whether underdevelopment in the Global South facilitates the international spread of terrorist and criminal networks.

You will benefit from our cutting-edge research, international faculty, and distinctive programme of events. We host the Sussex Centre for Conflict and Security Research, the Centre for Advanced International Theory, and the Centre for Global Political Economy. You can also make use of our strong working relationships with many alumni, collaborators, and partner organisations around the world.

Careers

Our MA is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a career in development, peacebuilding, international affairs, journalism, or academic research. Or if you have a general interest in insecurity in the Global South.

Graduate destinations

Recent Conflict, Security and Development MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:

  • associate project officer, OSCE
  • humanitarian programme manager, Solidarités International
  • policy adviser, Cabinet Office, UK.

Application deadline

01 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    36th out of 121 1

    35th out of 80 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    130 59%

    49th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    51st

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    79th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    131 61%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    44th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.79 76%

    49th

    6

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