MA Women, Violence and Conflict

Violence and conflict are always gendered processes. Shining a critical light on gender helps us to understand violence and conflict better.

Postgraduate taught courses

For a postgraduate taught course such as a Masters, you would normally need a Bachelors degree from a recognised institution in a relevant subject.

Typically you would need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second class honours degree, however some courses will accept lower second class honours degrees. Actual requirements will vary by course.

• University of Jordan - a score of B, B+, GPA 3.0-3.64 (4.0) or very good is considered comparable to a UK 2:1
• Yarmouk University - a score of B, 76-83.9 or very good is considered comparable to a UK 2:1. Please consult transcript if graded out of 5.0 (you must have achieved at least 3.5 out of 5.0)
• University of Jordan - a score of C+, GPA 2.5-2.99 (4.0) or good is considered comparable to a UK 2:2
• Yarmouk University - a score of C, 68-75.9 or good is considered comparable to a UK 2:2. Please consult transcript if graded out of 5.0 (must have achieved at least 3.0 out of 5.0)

Research degrees

For a research degree such as an MPhil or a PhD, you would normally need a Bachelors degree plus either a Masters degree in a relevant subject or some experience of conducting research.

Course-specific requirements

Visit the course page for details of the entry requirements specific to your chosen course. Some courses also have additional entry requirements such as work experience or submission of written work.

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Career opportunities

• Advocacy
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Gender consultancy
• Research and teaching
• International and Humanitarian Work
• Politics
• Reproductive and sexual health services

Transferable skills

• Reflexive independent learning
• The ability to research, source and examine information thoroughly
• The capacity to critically analyse evidence and construct coherent arguments
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Intellectual independence and autonomy
• Teamwork
• A flexible and open-minded approach to work