Investigate the challenges that face our rapidly evolving but delicately balanced world.
Overview
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.
You’ll get to 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.
Course Content
Enjoy vibrant discussions and debate across two core modules that are designed to draw the very most from our department’s in-depth research experience, which spans the Middle East, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia and Eastern Europe.
It’s a course that attracts students with experience in conflict and development practice from around the world, so you also learn and benefit from each other’s knowledge and experience.
Modules You'll study two core modules: -Theories and Policies of Development Governance -Conflict and Development
Plus, four optional modules from a range of subjects.
During the summer term and vacation you will consolidate your interests in a 12,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Careers
From social and political research to journalism, marketing and HR, a masters degree in Conflict, Governance & Development leads to a broad range of career opportunities. You might find yourself working for: -Central or local government -Non-governmental organisations -Community and voluntary organisations -A Social enterprise -A university -Accountancy and banking orgs -Law firms -Media companies -International and global development bodies / organisations
Eligible applicants have, or are soon to complete, a Bachelors degree at 2:1 or above. Eligible applicants have, or are soon to complete, a Bachelors degree at 2:1 or above. We are willing to consider applications from students with lower qualifications, particularly when the student has high marks in relevant modules/ or appropriate professional experience. If you are applying with a lower qualification, you must include a written work sample with your application. If you are unsure about your eligibility, or want to enquire informally about whether this course would be suitable for you, please contact us.
Last Updated
20 February 2017
Email Enquiry
Recipient: University of York
Insert previous message below for editing?
You haven’t included a message. Providing a specific message means universities will take your enquiry more seriously and helps them provide the information you need. Why not add a message here
