About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: L25212
- Applications: University
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Arts
- Campus: Frenchay, with History option taught at St Matthias.
- Duration:
Full-time: two teaching blocks of 12 weeks, commencing in September. The MA dissertation concludes in January the following year.
Part-time: four teaching blocks over two years, commencing in September each year and concluding in April following the end of your second year (or modular according to an agreed timetable with a maximum registration period of seven years).
- Delivery:
Part-time, Full-time.
- Programme leader: Dr Kate Flynn
- Key fact: As part of the continual development of the University, from September 2012 UWE currently plans to move courses delivered at the St Matthias Campus to the Frenchay Campus. Please visit Relocation Project for more details
Introduction
Relying on both theory and practice, Peace and Conflict Studies is linked to the study of politics, international relations, psychology, sociology and history, to name only some fields. The MA in Peace and Conflict Studies at UWE is an innovative and flexible programme which can be undertaken either in terms of the study of politics/international relations or as a broad, multidisciplinary field also incorporating psycho-social studies and/or intercultural communication.
The two core modules set out the foundations for the study of both peace and conflict. These include approaches to and analysis of conflict identification, prevention, mediation, management and resolution. Also provided in the core modules, as well as the dissertation workshops, is coverage of postgraduate research methods tailored to peace and conflict studies.
While the primary emphasis is on the application of peace and conflict studies to international affairs, there will also be coverage as a multi-level field which entails analyses of relations between individuals, as well as different groups. The varied approaches are further explored in different optional modules.
The programme draws on staff research and practical experience in the UK and abroad. It is suitable for both students following on from undergraduate or other university-level studies and those who wish to undertake a qualification complementing work experience or personal interests.
Structure
Content
Full-time: two teaching blocks of 12 weeks, commencing in September. The MA dissertation concludes in January of the following year.
Part-time: four teaching blocks over two years, commencing in September each year and concluding in April following the end of your second year (or modular according to an agreed timetable with a maximum registration period of seven years).
MA students take two core and two optional modules, and complete a dissertation. A Postgraduate Diploma (two core and two optional modules) and Postgraduate Certificate (two core modules) are also available. In addition to the specified options, other relevant modules offered in the Faculty may be considered as options pending approval by the programme leader.
Core Modules
Foundations of Peace and Conflict Studies 1 and 2 (terms 1 and 2)
Optional Modules
History, Politics and Philosophy
Peace and Conflict in Contemporary Politics (term 1)
Politics of Human Rights (term 2)
Theories of Human Rights (term 1)
Anglo-American Relations during the Period of the ‘High Cold War’ (term 2)
Psycho-Social Studies
Addressing Community Tensions (term TBA)
Identities (term TBA)
Intercultural Communication
Introduction to Intercultural Communication (term 1) PLUSTrading & Transacting across Borders (term 2)
Comparative Approaches to Cultural Diversity (term 2)
Teaching and learning
Students are expected to attend all sessions for each module. In addition, tutorial advice is available from relevant members of staff by individual appointment. Students are provided with a UWE e-mail address and access to the university's virtual learning environment online used in support of module teaching.
Assessment
Assessment is module-based and varies according to the particular concerns and learning objectives of each module. Forms of assessment can include seminar presentations, essays, projects, journal writing and exams. The dissertation (15,000 words) relies on individual research and is supervised by a member of academic staff.
Entry
Entry requirements
UK or equivalent degree (at least 2.2) OR experience in a relevant field or occupation. Applicants who do not have first degree, but have experience in a relevant field or occupation are advised to contact the Programme Leader before making a formal application to discuss their entry to the programme and ensure that they have the skills which would enable them to succeed on the course. If English is not your first language, a recognised English Language qualification is normally required. Tests such as the British Council's International English language Test (IELTS) at grade 6.5 or TOEFL at 650 are acceptable. Accredited Learning (AL) may be granted in some cases. If you intend to claim Accredited Learning, please contact the Programme Leader before you apply.
Fees
Current information on fees and funding.
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Page last updated 14 December 2011