Peace and Conflict Studies The University of Manchester

Overview

Drawing on expertise from the fields of politics, history, anthropology and the arts, this newly revamped course will offer students the opportunity to engage with conflict management, conflict resolution, conflict transformation, peacebuilding and statebuilding theories and practices.

Moreover, the Peace and Conflict Studies course from The University of Manchester will critically address the conceptualization of peace and the implementation of peacebuilding projects by global, regional, national and local actors, including the UN, the International Financial Institutions, development agencies and donors, INGOs, and local organisations in conflict-affected environments.

Career opportunities

Students completing this MA may consider a wide range of career choices, including:

• Civil Service (working within various government ministries, including the foreign office, international development office);
• International Institutions (such as the UN Peacebuilding Commission, Department of Peacekeeping Operations and regional bodies such as the European Union, African Union, Organization of American States);
• NGOs (local and international) working on peacebuilding initiatives;
• Academia/Research Institutes/Think-Tanks.