Course details

Summary

Study the causes, dynamics and consequences of political violence, and explore practical and ethical approaches to its prevention and resolution.

Programme overview

The world is currently afflicted by many forms of political violence, from civil war and mass killings in the name of religion and ideology, to the radicalization of people for terrorism.

In this interdisciplinary programme you can advance your knowledge and skills in the study of war, ethnic and religious conflict, cybercrime, terrorism and radicalization.

You can learn from researchers who have worked for international institutions such as the United Nations and World Bank.

Programme structure

There are different ways to structure your programme, depending on the qualifications you already have, and whether you would like to write a thesis.

Taught (180 point)

Enter from an undergraduate qualification

Two core courses in the causes, dynamics and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism, and the ethics of war (30 points)

Elective courses (90 points or 105 points)

Dissertation (45 points or 60 points)

Research (120 point)

Enter from a postgraduate qualification

Two core courses in the causes, dynamics and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism, and the ethics of war (30 points)

Thesis (90 points)

Taught (120 point)

Enter from a postgraduate qualification

Two core courses in the causes, dynamics and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism, and the ethics of war (30 points)

Elective courses (30 points or 45 points)

Dissertation (45 points or 60 points)

Where could this programme take you?

You can develop your potential for roles in government and security, international organisations, policy making, peacekeeping and post-conflict development. Our graduates in this field have careers in government agencies, non-governmental and corporate organisations in a number of countries.

Jobs related to this programme

• Conflict Analyst
• Counterterrorism Analyst
• Development Consultant
• Disaster Management Specialist
• Humanitarian Worker
• Peace and Reconciliation Adviser
• Policy Advisor
• Researcher

Further study options

Doctor of Philosophy

Entry criteria

Taught 120 points or Research 120 points

You must have completed a one-year postgraduate qualification following an undergraduate degree, or an equivalent four-year undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution). You will need a GPE of 5.0. This programme draws upon multiple disciplines to study conflict and terrorism, so a wide range of backgrounds will be considered.

Taught 180 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 5.0. This programme draws upon multiple disciplines to study conflict and terrorism, so a wide range of backgrounds will be considered.

English language requirements:

IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.