Global Conflict in the Modern Era Leiden University

Overview

At the Global Conflict in the Modern Era MA programme offered at Leiden University you will explore the patterns of war and peace in the modern world from a multidisciplinary angle, incorporating history, political and social science and area expertise. 

The master’s degree in International Relations examines the core concepts and dominant approaches to the study of war, as well as more recent and critical takes on these phenomena. You will also study the theoretical and empirical explanations for war and peace that have been offered by the academic scholarship.

Not only will the programme invite you to investigate classical texts and approaches to war and peace but also, terrorism, insurgency and genocide as prevalent modes of violent expression will feature in the curriculum. Are these phenomena for example driven by political considerations, as traditional approaches have suggested or are there other explanations for the use of violence? You will benefit from the close contacts between the University and national and international government institutions in The Hague, as well as the unique wealth of area studies available at Leiden University.

Global Conflict in the Modern Era at Leiden University is an accredited degree programme of International Relations. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited master’s degree in International Relations and the title Master of Arts (MA).

Career prospects

• Policy advisor, at a ministry of foreign affairs

• Communications manager and project assistant at an NGO promoting reconciliation and peace

• Consular spokesperson at a ministry of foreign affairs

• Consultant at an NGO

• Project manager at a company specialising in geo-services, international development and project management

• PhD candidate and research assistant

• Communications officer at an international student federation

• Research analyst at a consultancy firm

• Product manager at a multinational company

• University relations manager at an education intermediary

• Senior immigration expert at a multinational accountancy and consultancy firm