Study Conflict, Security and Development MA at University of Sussex in the UK, International Relations
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Conflict, Security and Development MA

UK

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What will I learn?

This course analyses the complex relationships between development and security across the globe. It brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on peace, conflict, vulnerability and (in)security. Through a grounding in the key concepts of conflict, security and development, you’ll explore: a wide range of (in)security issues and development challenges, from war to armed intervention and global health and poverty to environmental degradation a plural perspective on actors in international politics – from diplomats and political leaders, to non-governmental organisations, criminal networks and civil society a diverse range of methodologies for addressing complex international issues. You’ll learn theories and critical perspectives that will help you understand crises in innovative manners and address them across the power relations between the Global North and the Global South and their colonial histories.

Which department am I in?

International Relations

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year
Books, course materials and other costs (average) - £10 to £15 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House, Falmer,

Brighton,

East Sussex,

BN1 9RH, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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