Conflict, Security and Development MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,160 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Conflict, Security and Development MSc

About

Course overview

Tackle global peace and conflict issues. This course will prepare you to support and create peaceful governance in conflict areas by engaging with critical debates on accountability, human rights, and democratisation.

Gain practical and academic expertise for impactful careers in international development, government, or NGOs. You'll benefit from international fieldwork, flexible modules, and strong academic support, equipping you to lead in conflict analysis, good governance, and international risk management.

Course Structure

This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There is also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis for Home students. You will study 3 core modules completed by 3 to 4 optional modules as well as a mandatory dissertation.

Begin the first semester with a 20-credit core module exploring key development theories, focusing on the economic, social, and political aspects of international development. Apply these theories to contemporary case studies, developing a critical understanding of development practices. Complement this with a combination of optional modules from the International Development, Politics, and International Relations areas. Assessments will include coursework, written exams, and case studies.

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MSc in Conflict, Security and Development explores the subject from an interdisciplinary standpoint, combining the theoretical rigour of security studies and the practical experience of development

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

This programme provides a framework for exploring academic synergies and for students to undertake genuinely interdisciplinary study. Students leaving this programme will be academically well-trained but also be in a position to undertake careers in conflict analysis, good governance and management in the developing world. This offers careers in NGOs, Government agencies and international organisations as well as organisations concerned with international risk and business within conflict areas.

Careers Network

Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Careers and employability