Postgraduate Certificates (Conflict Studies)

The MA in Peace and Conflict Studies at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, is rooted in Coventry’s history as a ‘City of Peace and Reconciliation’. Read more

The Humanitarian Action and Peacebuilding master's degree is for practitioners already working in these fields and in related areas. Read more

The course is designed specifically for those currently working – or hoping to work – in humanitarian activities or international development, and focuses on the dynamics and transformations of conflict in the 21st century. Read more

The course will cover the politics of war and peace, the politics of nuclear weapons and arms control, humanitarian intervention, the political legacies of conflict, the changing character of war, and the nature and theoretical conceptualization of violence. Read more

Violence and conflict are always gendered processes. Shining a critical light on gender helps us to understand violence and conflict better. Read more

Mediation is fast becoming a core skill. Professionals in business, public bodies and the law are increasingly expected to resolve disputes without the delay and expense of litigation. Read more

The course focuses on the current challenges and policy debates in local/national/global responses in meeting the health needs of populations affected by or recovering from instability and conflict. Read more

Our online programmes in International Dispute Resolution - Arbitration aim to inspire a new generation of lawyers to rethink traditional approaches to conflict and its resolution, and to equip them with the tools required to succeed in the field. Read more

Development and emergency practice is a complex, rapidly evolving blend of issues and challenges in the 21st century. And we teach it as such.  Study the political context of an armed conflict or natural hazard – and how this can influence humanitarian efforts and human-rights-based responses. Read more

The Brussels School of Governance is an alliance between Vesalius College and the Institute for European Studies. This latter one is a Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence in Brussels, offering an outstanding research-focused environment in the heart of Europe. Read more

Learn how to be a thought leader and problem solver in an age of global challenges with our MA International Relations. On our MA International Relations, our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset. Read more

Since the 1990s, religious issues have assumed a growing importance in national and international political affairs. Read more

Designed for those who want to advance their understanding of youth issues, youth offending and social and criminal justice responses to young people, this postgraduate diploma focuses on developing critical analytical skills and enhancing the ability to assess policy and practice against international standards and benchmarks. Read more

This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century. Read more