MA Women, Violence and Conflict

    MA Women, Violence and Conflict

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 36,175 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    MA Women, Violence and Conflict

    About

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

    This MA is ideal for students looking to broaden their theoretical perspective on the area of women, violence and conflict through applying feminist theoretical approaches and a gendered lens. Attentive to intersecting categories, you'll form an awareness of how violence and conflict affect gendered lives differently in local and global contexts.

    The course's specialist focus on gendered experiences of violence and conflict provides the advanced knowledge suitable for further study and careers in organisations engaging with issues around human rights, politics and welfare support.

    This is an interdisciplinary programme where students can select option modules taught within the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS), English and Related Literature, Sociology, and other departments.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    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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    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 7

    English Program Requirements

    If you're a non-native English speaking applicant you must provide evidence of your English language ability.

    You need to show enough fluency in written and spoken English to the required level of the course you're applying to.

    Career

    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

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,175 / year(s)
    MA Women, Violence and Conflict
    University of York
    University of York
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, York

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