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Conflict, Security and Development MA

UK

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What will I learn?

This course analyses the complex relationships at the heart of development and security in the Global South.

We have an interdisciplinary perspective on questions of peace, vulnerability, and insecurity. You will gain a grounding in concepts of conflict, security, and development. You will explore:

  • how cycles of insecurity and violence affect development
  • difficulties faced by various organisations negotiating spirals of violence and insecurity (for example during armed intervention, aid provision, peace-building processes or post conflict reconstruction)
  • whether underdevelopment in the Global South facilitates the international spread of terrorist and criminal networks.

You will benefit from our cutting-edge research, international faculty, and distinctive programme of events. We host the Sussex Centre for Conflict and Security Research, the Centre for Advanced International Theory, and the Centre for Global Political Economy. You can also make use of our strong working relationships with many alumni, collaborators, and partner organisations around the world.

Careers

Our MA is ideal for you if you wish to pursue a career in development, peacebuilding, international affairs, journalism, or academic research. Or if you have a general interest in insecurity in the Global South.

Graduate destinations

Recent Conflict, Security and Development MA graduates have gone on to jobs including:

  • associate project officer, OSCE
  • humanitarian programme manager, Solidarit茅s International
  • policy adviser, Cabinet Office, UK.

Which department am I in?

International Relations

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
拢21,500.00 (US$ 27,766) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

Start date

Expected September 2025

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component); TOEFL (iBT) - 80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

This university accepts pathways courses from
  • University of Sussex International Study Centre
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About University of Sussex

In the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, Sussex offers a world-class education, real-world employability and an unforgettable student experience.

  • Ranked 26th in the UK (Times Higher Education 2024)
  • Outstanding research reputation & excellent job prospects
  • Continual investment in facilities & the student experience
  • Beautiful campus with a welcoming global community