ObjectivesThis course is based in politics, political economy and international relations and aims to enhance your understanding of the formidable global problems involved in peace and conflict. It provides a foundation for careers in peacekeeping, peace-making, human rights monitoring, work pertaining to refugee and asylum seekers, support work, international journalism and related areas.
Entry requirementsYou should have at least 200 points, including two or more A-levels. English Language GCSE at grade C or above (or equivalent) is also required. These requirements may be varied in individual cases.
Academic titleBA Peace & Conflict Studies
Course descriptionCourse structure
For Single Honours you take eight modules at each level. Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in Peace and Conflict Studies, plus four from your other subject. You may choose Major/Minor after level 1.
Level 1
* Peace and Conflict: The European Experience
* Introduction to International Relations
* Theories of Peace and Conflict
* Global Perspectives on Development
Level 2
* The Post Cold War Order
* Working for Peace in Areas of Conflict
* Politics and Society in the Third World
* Political Economy of Sustainable Development
* Rise and Fall of Great Powers
* Gender and International Politics
Level 3
* Dissertation (double module)
* Peace Building and International Conflict Resolution
* Dynamics of European Integration
* Politics, Religion and Terrorism in Asia
* Environmental and Resource Security
* Globalisation and the Mass Media
* African Politics and Development