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Full time & Part time September, January MA 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
Politics & Government (30)

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Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the world? Look no further than our MA in Peace and Development at Leeds Beckett University. This programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to address global challenges such as poverty and violence. Through a combination of theory and practice, you will explore the relationships between peace, conflict resolution, and development on a national and international scale. With a focus on gender, poverty, human rights, and community participation, you will gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary global issues. Our research-led teaching, small group discussions, and access to guest lectures and conferences ensure a stimulating and diverse learning environment. Whether you aspire to work for NGOs, the public sector, or the media, our MA in Peace and Development opens doors to a range of exciting career opportunities. To join the programme, you should hold a second class honours degree in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience or training. Don't miss this chance to be part of a programme that empowers you to make a real difference in the world. Apply now!

About the course

Address the global challenges of poverty and violence by linking theory and practice and make a positive difference to the lives of people around the world. This is your opportunity to develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development both nationally and internationally.

You will consider issues such as gender, poverty, employment, human rights and the role of civil society and community participation in decision-making and governance. From security threats and terrorism to the arms trade and non-violent social movements, you will acquire an in-depth insight into contemporary global issues. You will study the political, economic, cultural, environmental and technological changes that influence development decisions.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Sociology, Politics, Economics, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Human Geography, History, Business Studies, Criminology, Journalism, Media Studies, Anthropology, Education Studies, Peace Studies, European Studies, International Political Economy, Social Work, Law, Social Sciences, Social Policy, Development Studies, Agricultural Studies, Land & Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences, Events Management, Marketing, Security Studies or International Relations, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.




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