About Peace, Conflict And Development MA in University of Bradford
Overview
The MA in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies provides an advanced understanding of the inter-relationships between conflict, development, security, and governance in developing, fragile, transitional and/or conflict affected regions and countries. You’ll gain the understanding and skills you need to pursue or develop a career in what is now a major area for international, national and local policy and practitioner communities. You’ll be equipped to work across many sectors including:
- international development
- conflict prevention and peace building
- post-conflict recovery
- humanitarian aid
- natural resource management
You’ll have the opportunity to take specialist pathways, including specialising in selected regions (Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean), with opportunities for selected study visits. The programme will provide enhanced training and engagement with widely used policy and practitioner analytical tools and models, enabling you to develop your skills and employability. The programme is delivered by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development, which maintains an international reputation as a centre for excellence in research, teaching, training and policy engagement. This means your teaching will not only be research-informed, but also delivered by staff that are well positioned to facilitate policy and practitioner community engagement.
Learning and assessment
The programme will deploy a wide range of teaching, learning and assessment methods to enable you to understand and develop skills for engagement and employment with important policy and practitioner communities (International organisations, governments, NGOs, business associations, etc).
You'll have opportunities to engage through simulation exercises and training workshops, as well as facilitated contacts with practitioners.
Career prospects
Students will benefit from practical skills-based training as well as academic education, in relation to engagement with key contemporary policy and programme debates of the key international and national organisations involved in peace, conflict and development. They will benefit from the strong international engagement of the relevant teaching staff in these debates, and the networks that these bring.
The MA in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies combines theoretical and academic debates on these interrelationships with examinations of the relevant policy and programming issues, so it is relevant for decision-makers and stakeholders within developing, fragile or conflict-affected countries and for those concerned with international aid and assistance.
Our postgraduate politics courses were ranked 2nd in the UK for employability in the 2018 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES).
Academic qualification equivalents
- Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 70-60% depending on your university.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent)
- TOEFL : overall 80, and sub-tests not less than 18 in Reading,17 in Writing,17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
- PTE : overall score of at least 55, with at least 46 in each of the four sub-tests
University of Bradford Highlights
Type of institute |
Public |
Courses offered |
Undergraduate and graduate. |
Mode of program |
Online and on-campus |
Housing facilities |
Available |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, loans, and grants. |
Mode of application |
Online |
Alumni strength |
140,000 |
Student population |
10,000+ |
University of Bradford Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below mentions the cost of attendance for 42 to 51 weeks. The cost may vary according to the needs of individuals.
Items |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Tuition and fees |
15,000-22,000 |
Accommodation |
2,140 – 6,080 |
Food, toiletries, and laundry (based on 50 per week) |
2,100-2,550 |
Books and supplies |
420-510 |
Mobile phone |
420-510 |
Local Travel |
420-510 |
Setup costs |
500 |
Insurance for personal possessions |
70 |
Estimated total |
21,070-32,460 |
University of Bradford Application Process
Application fee: 20-25 GBP
Supporting documents:
- Official transcripts of high school or college.
- Proof of English language proficiency.
- Scores of Standardized exams to study in the UK. (GRE/GMAT)
- CV or resume.
- Letters of reference (2)
- Work experience (graduates only)
English Proficiency Test Scores
Requirements vary per program but below are the general requirements
Tests |
Minimum scores |
IELTS |
6.0 overall with nothing less than 5.0 in all components or 5.5 in each of the components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English |
ISEII with Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, or ISE III with Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. |
TOEFL (iBT) |
80 overall with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Pearson PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) |
Overall of 55, with at least 46 in each of the four components or 51 in all components for Tier 4 visa applicants |
Cambridge Advanced Certificate and Cambridge Proficiency Certificate |
Grade C |
Note: Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the university temporarily accepts TOEFL at Home test, LanguageCert exam, and Linguaskill English test.