MA Conflict, Governance and Global Development

Course Overview

Gain comprehensive knowledge in global political development and equip yourself with the necessary skills to navigate this highly relevant research area.

On our MA Conflict, Governance and Global Development course, you’ll critically assess the political development goals of sustainable peace, good governance and stable democracy.

Throughout this one-year full-time programme, you'll draw on different theoretical approaches and explore a diverse set of empirical examples to deepen your understanding. You’ll be challenged to consider alternative suggestions for establishing peace and inclusive, durable democracies.

Key topics will include the global state of democracy in the early 21st century; the political, social and economic effects of different political regimes and institutions; and the complex dynamics of violent conflict.

We adopt a unique multidisciplinary approach, making this postgraduate course a rewarding choice. Here at UEA, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to excellence and to making a difference on a local, national and global scale.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Social Science

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution. The University will also take into account the employment experience of applicants where relevant.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

• IELTS:  6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in Listening and Reading with 6.0 in Writing and Speaking)

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

 If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.

INTO UEA

If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner INTO UEA. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here: 

International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences 

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

Employability

Previous graduates from the School of Global Development have gone on to work for the British High Commission in Ghana, British Civil Service, CARE International, European Union, Overseas Development Institute, Oxfam, Save the Children International, the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF, WaterAid and PhD studies in related fields.

Depending on your degree outcome, you'll also be well qualified to enter a PhD programme with a view to continuing an academic career both in the UK and overseas.

Example of careers that you could enter include:

• International organisations
• Governmental and non-governmental organisations
• Local governments
• Charities
• Private sector

Discover more on our Careers webpages.