Peace and Development,MA at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

United Kingdom, Leeds

University Rank:#1001

The Peace and Development,MA is a Master degree offered by Leeds Beckett University on the City Campus campus in Leeds, United Kingdom. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the City Campus campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 24,793 / year, and the next intake is available from September 21, 2026.

About Peace and Development,MA

Why study the Peace and Development course at Leeds Beckett University?

Research-led teaching – your learning will be guided by the latest research and thinking in the field
Guest lectures and conferences – learn from speakers’ professional experiences and insight
Engage with charitable and public sector organisations – during our annual Politics & International Relations Festival
Learn in a small group - share ideas and debate issues with your peers
Part-time option – fit your studies around your existing commitments

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Peace and Development,MA at Leeds Beckett University

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have 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; you can download our reference template for completion.

All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.

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Peace and Development

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have 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; you can download our reference template for completion.

All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements.

IELTS

IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

Selection Criteria

We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 89

Career Opportunities after Completing Peace and Development,MA

Career prospects

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.

Career Prospects

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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Professor Rachel Julian

Professor / School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Professor Rachel Julian is a Professor of Peace Studies who researches, teaches and works on nonviolence, unarmed civilian peacekeeping, peace and conflict. She has over 30 years experience in resistance and peacebuilding, including UK and international NGOs and community organisations.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

24,793 / year

Peace and Development,MA at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University

United Kingdom, Leeds