Conflict Resolution

Overview

We’re world leaders in political science, asking difficult questions to find important answers. How do you put an end to armed conflict? What are the benefits and consequences of intervention? What role do non-governmental organisations play in the prevention and resolution of conflict? Is immigration linked to terrorism? Does climate change affect transnational migration patterns?

You have access to leading conflict resolution experts in our Michael Nicholson Centre for Conflict and Cooperation and the opportunity to collaborate on research. We also host popular talks with our experts, and with prestigious external speakers, helping you develop a deeper knowledge of conflict resolution.We provide you with a framework for understanding conflict resolution in inter- and intra-state issues, focusing on topics including:

• Mediation, negotiation, and collaborative problem solving
• Using conflict data sets and drawing geographical maps
• International development and human rights
• International relations and security studies
• Global and comparative politics

Your future

All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.This Conflict Resolution  course offered by the University of Essex will prepare you for a career in areas such as non-governmental organisations, international and national government, or the private sector.Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high-profile organisations:

• The Civil Service
• Local government
• The World Bank
• The United Nations
• NATO
• YouGov and YouGov America