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MA Conflict, Governance and Development

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Development is an inherently political process of change that tests human relationships.

By exploring these relationships you’ll see the connections between violent and non-violent conflict, processes of development, and how they relate to the governance of our modern world.

This course combines a strong focus on the major theories of development with empirical analysis of the experiences of countries and regions. You’ll examine key conflict and development case studies and apply major theories of international development to deepen your understanding of local, national, and global processes of change as part of this dynamic course.

Assessment and feedback

You submit six essays; three are submitted at the beginning of Spring Term and three at the beginning of Summer Term. Essays are usually around 4,000 words long.

Your final dissertation of between 10,000-12,000 words is submitted at end of your final term.

We offer the opportunity to present your dissertation at our research seminar presentation workshops. These are not formally assessed, but they give you the chance to hone your presentation skills and to get verbal feedback from your tutors and peers.

Careers and skills

From political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a Masters degree in Conflict, Governance and Development leads to a broad range of career opportunities.

Our students have found work in central or local government, non-governmental organisations, community and voluntary organisations, social enterprise, higher education, accountancy and banking organisations, law firms, media companies and international and global development bodies.

Career opportunities

  • Civil Servant
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Management consultant
  • Refugee support officer
  • Researcher for a poverty action charity
  • Major donor and legacy manager for a charity

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,900per 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 York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 121 6

    16th out of 80

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    153 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    13th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    79th

    27
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    152 71%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    18th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    41st

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