MA Conflict, Development and Security

This new MA programme addresses the merger between development and security that has strengthened with the ending of the Cold War and the growing fear of terrorism. Policy makers now widely believe that international development is vital if global stability is to be achieved; at the same time, without security, lasting underdevelopment is the result.

Perceptions of war are also changing with an increasing appreciation of factors relating to the vulnerability and resilience of populations living within, across and beyond territorial boundaries. In tackling the global dimensions of economy and poverty, human security and conflict, relations between state and non-state actors are changing. Multilateral institutions, aid organisations and private companies are increasingly active in international humanitarian, social reconstruction and democratisation programmes that are defining a new security agenda.

The programme explores such issues as the changing nature of conflict, the growing importance of non-territoriality, perceptions of state failure and success, political economy, humanitarian intervention, social reconstruction and democratisation within this context. Current theoretical and policy debates are related to case-study material drawn from a variety of regions including Africa, Latin America, the Balkans, Eurasia and Asia. The dissertation provides an opportunity to specialise.

The programme will be of interest to those seeking high-level study or contemplating employment in the fields of international aid, humanitarian assistance, development and security, together with practitioners from these areas wishing to study in more depth.

Elective Modules

Please note that the availability of elective modules varies from year to year. For currently available modules please check the course handbook.

PPR401: Independent Study Module

PPR410: Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations

PPR411: Approaches to Peace Studies

PPR412: International Organisation and Foreign Policy

PPR413: Globalisation, the State & Democracy in the Third World

PPR414: US Foreign Policy

PPR415: International Political Economy and the 'Digital Age'

PPR416: States, Markets and Globalisation

PPR417: The European Union

PPR418: Politics & International Relations of the Middle East

PPR419: Conflict Transformation and Resolution

PPR420: Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts

PPR421: Comparative Defence Policy

PPR422: Security and Modernity

PPR423: Globalisation: Its Meanings, Causes and Consequences

PPR424: Conflict, International Intervention & Global Governance

PPR426: Political Theory and Modernity: Order, Value, and Critique

PPR427: Politics and Policymaking in the UK

PPR428: Gender, War and Security in International Relations

PPR429: Politics and Policy-Making in Liberal Democracy

PPR430: Theories and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

PPR431: Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

PPR433: Social Capital: Making Democracy Work

PPR434: Diasporas and Minorities of the Middle East

PPR435: International Relations and Politics of South Asia

Funding Opportunities

MA Bursaries of £1000 each now available for 2013 entry.

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Masters Menu Masters Degrees Philosophy Masters Degrees in Politics & IR Introduction Student Profiles Religious Studies Taught Modules International Students Postgraduate Admissions Prizes Fees and Funding Contact Us	MA Conflict, Development and Security This new MA programme addresses the merger between development and security that has strengthened with the ending of the Cold War and the growing fear of terrorism. Policy makers now widely believe that international development is vital if global stability is to be achieved; at the same time, without security, lasting underdevelopment is the result. Perceptions of war are also changing with an increasing appreciation of factors relating to the vulnerability and resilience of populations living within, across and beyond territorial boundaries. In tackling the global dimensions of economy and poverty, human security and conflict, relations between state and non-state actors are changing. Multilateral institutions, aid organisations and private companies are increasingly active in international humanitarian, social reconstruction and democratisation programmes that are defining a new security agenda. The programme explores such issues as the changing nature of conflict, the growing importance of non-territoriality, perceptions of state failure and success, political economy, humanitarian intervention, social reconstruction and democratisation within this context. Current theoretical and policy debates are related to case-study material drawn from a variety of regions including Africa, Latin America, the Balkans, Eurasia and Asia. The dissertation provides an opportunity to specialise. The programme will be of interest to those seeking high-level study or contemplating employment in the fields of international aid, humanitarian assistance, development and security, together with practitioners from these areas wishing to study in more depth. Core Modules PPR400: Theory and Method in Postgraduate Studies PPR425: Theorising Security and War Elective Modules Please note that the availability of elective modules varies from year to year. For currently available modules please check the course handbook. PPR401: Independent Study Module PPR410: Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations PPR411: Approaches to Peace Studies PPR412: International Organisation and Foreign Policy PPR413: Globalisation, the State & Democracy in the Third World PPR414: US Foreign Policy PPR415: International Political Economy and the 'Digital Age' PPR416: States, Markets and Globalisation PPR417: The European Union PPR418: Politics & International Relations of the Middle East PPR419: Conflict Transformation and Resolution PPR420: Conflict Management and Contemporary Conflicts PPR421: Comparative Defence Policy PPR422: Security and Modernity PPR423: Globalisation: Its Meanings, Causes and Consequences PPR424: Conflict, International Intervention & Global Governance PPR426: Political Theory and Modernity: Order, Value, and Critique PPR427: Politics and Policymaking in the UK PPR428: Gender, War and Security in International Relations PPR429: Politics and Policy-Making in Liberal Democracy PPR430: Theories and Concepts in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy PPR431: Issues and Practice in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy PPR433: Social Capital: Making Democracy Work PPR434: Diasporas and Minorities of the Middle East PPR435: International Relations and Politics of South Asia «Back	Funding Opportunities MA Bursaries of £1000 each now available for 2013 entry. Find out more about bursaries and other postgraduate funding opportunitites» Not found what you want? We have other degrees available. See a list of all our Masters Degrees.
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