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Leadership Studies with reference to Security & Development PhD, or option of joint PhD with University of Pretoria.

King's College London, University of London

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Strand Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Overview:

Leadership plays a significant role in both development and security processes and outcomes. The Leadership Studies with reference to Security & Development PhD offers the opportunity to delve into the interaction between the leadership and security-development nexus, with a focus on developing countries.

This programme, through the African Leadership Centre, provides the academic space, support and training to interrogate leadership, security and development, particularly at the conceptual level. Students can draw on academic expertise in a range of disciplines, and supervision may be provided from within the African Leadership Centre or jointly with other faculty within King's.

Graduates are well-suited for academic employment, in addition to private sector consulting organisations, NGOs and government employment in the UK, Africa and internationally.

Description:

The Leadership Studies with reference to Security & Development is delivered through the African Leadership Centre (ALC). Below is a snapshot of our research and partnerships:

Recent publications


• Security Sector Transformation in Africa

• Mugabe and the Politics of Security in Zimbabwe

• Women, Peace and Security: Translating Policy into Practice

• Deep History and International Security: Social Conditions and Competition, Militancy and Violence in West Africa

• The Development Planning Era and Developmental Statehood: The Pursuit of Structural Transformation in Nigeria

• Islamic Radicalization and Political Violence in Nigeria

• The United Nations Peace building Commission: Problems and Prospects??

• Security in Post-Civil War Democratic Transitions in Africa

• Natural Resource Management and Human Security in Africa

• BRICS and African International Organisations

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 26,070per year

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

University information

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, Westminster, WC2R 2LS, England

As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University Guide.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    2nd out of 121 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    198 90%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    1st

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.90 78%

    65th

    21

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