Overview

The International Development (Conflict, Security and Development) by Distance Learning course from University of Birmingham recognises the opportunities for educational provision in an area of increasing interest amongst the academic community, namely the links between development, security and conflict.

This course will provide a framework for you to explore academic synergies and to undertake genuinely interdisciplinary study.

Our distance learning courses use a variety of teaching and assessment methods:

Electronic access to the University’s extensive e-library, containing e-journals, e-books and databases, delivered through the ResourceLists@Bham system
Where key readings and textbooks are not available electronically, hard copies are sent out to you by mail
Group online discussion activities (using Canvas, which is part of our ‘virtual learning environment’)
Individual reading and reflection
A dissertation supervised by an allocated academic supervisor

Career opportunities

Students leaving this programme will be academically well-trained but also be in a position to undertake careers in conflict analysis and management in the developing world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Development

Conflict and Development

Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development

Development in Practice

Development Politics

Disability and Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Development Terrorism & Security View 28 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second class Honours degree or equivalent from an approved university or an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant field (the equivalent US GPA is 3.2) or
A lower second-class Honours degree from an approved university with excellent and relevant work experience.
Degrees from all disciplines are considered and a candidate’s work experience can be taken into consideration.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7515 GBP / year

≈ 7515 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7515 GBP / year

≈ 7515 GBP / year

Additional Details

per year or flexible

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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