Overview

As part of this Peace and Development course at Leeds Beckett University , you’ll:

Develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development both nationally and internationally

Gain knowledge of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of peace and development within the international system and the challenges to it

Consider issues such as gender, poverty, employment, human rights and the role of civil society and community participation in decision-making and governance

Evaluate different interpretations of peace and development within complex international situations

Study the political, economic, cultural, environmental and technological changes that influence development decisions

Gain skills in project management

Learn how to draw up funding applications, competencies essential for working in the field

Career opportunities:

You’ll find employment opportunities in the UK and overseas working for non-governmental organisations, the public sector and the media. Previous graduates have gone on to work as:

Teachers

Social workers

Journalists

Development workers

University lecturers

Government consultants

Business managers

Other roles you could go on to work as, include:

Charity/ Aid worker

Government advisor

Alternatively, you could pursue your research interests and study for a PhD.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civilian Protection
Gendering the International
Security, Conflict & Development
Developing & Managing Projects
Theorising Peace & Conflict
MA Dissertation & Research Design

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Sustainable Development View 321 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

54

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional.

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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

18995 GBP / year

≈ 18995 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10125 GBP / year

≈ 10125 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time tuition fees:

UK: £56.25 per credit

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 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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Language

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Credits

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Campus Location

Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

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Leeds

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