Overview

Gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in international peace-keeping, crisis diplomacy, post-conflict reconstruction, and sustainable development. Focused case studies and interactive simulations will build your understanding of negotiation, mediation, diplomacy and third party intervention. Our international network of alumni have used this programme as a sprin g board into foreign offices and diplomatic services, international organisations such as the UN, EU and OECD, and NGOs including IRC and Amnesty International.

Reasons to study International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution MA at University of Kent

You will join our vibrant, diverse and international student community, bringing different perspectives into dialogue and facilitating a global network of close connections.
You’ll be taught by world leading experts at the cutting edge of research, actively engaged in advising government and shaping debates.
You’ll gain a practical understanding of conflict analysis fundamentals, combined with the flexibility to follow your interest through a broad range of optional modules.
Our Canterbury campus offers an idyllic countryside setting on the edge of a lively student town, only an hour from London and a short train ride to Europe.
You’ll learn the fundamental skills of analysis, interpretation and prediction, combined with the flexibility to follow your interest through a broad range of optional modules.
High-profile engagement through the Global Europe Centre and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, which crystallise our research, policy and practitioner networks into an annual schedule of events.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Negotiation and Mediation

Pathways to Peace: Approaches to Conflict

Design of Social Research

MA Politics Dissertation

Middle Eastern Politics and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-08-24 00:00:00 , International

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but it is recommended to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 330 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

explain your reasons for study/outline your research proposal (for research programmes). This must be a minimum of 100 words and not exceed 2,000 characters.

provide details/evidence of your qualifications

provide two academic references

provide other personal information and supporting documentation.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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