Overview
Careers
Employer-valued skills
In addition to the academic and knowledge-based skills provided by this programme’s subject material, your studies will also develop personal skills which are highly valued by employers, such as:
Advanced independent thinking, with the ability to undertake self-directed learning and time management to achieve consistent, proficient and sustained attainment
Experience of working as an individual on challenging material
The ability to reflect on your learning, evaluate personal strengths and weakness, and map out a plan of personal development based on those reflections
Competence with standard IT applications, and an understanding of efficient and effective ways to obtain information from library, database, and online sources.
Experience of working as a participant and/or leader of a group, and of contributing effectively to the planning and achievement of that group’s objectives
Experience of giving presentations to others in your field
The ability to construct a rigorous argument, and defend that argument citing relevant sources, both in written form and orally.
Career paths
A postgraduate degree in Conflict, Security and Development is a pathway to a range of careers in international politics. security and development. It is particularly relevant to students hoping to work for NGOs, aid organisations, international bodies such as the United Nations or other international agencies.?Our high quality academic training is balanced with valuable professional skills development, giving you a fully-rounded degree which truly enhances your CV.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Streatham Campus
Northcote House,
Queen's Drive,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX4 4QJ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Streatham Campus
Northcote House,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Never far from the breathtaking coasts of south west England, Exeter offers world-class education in unbeatable surroundings.