Conflict, Security and Development MA
University of Sussex
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This course analyses the complex relationships between development and security across the globe. It brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on peace, conflict, vulnerability and (in)security. Through a grounding in the key concepts of conflict, security and development, you’ll explore: a wide range of (in)security issues and development challenges, from war to armed intervention and global health and poverty to environmental degradation a plural perspective on actors in international ...Read more

This course analyses the complex relationships between development and security across the globe. It brings together interdisciplinary perspectives on peace, conflict, vulnerability and (in)security. Through a grounding in the key concepts of conflict, security and development, you’ll explore: a wide range of (in)security issues and development challenges, from war to armed intervention and global health and poverty to environmental degradation a plural perspective on actors in international politics – from diplomats and political leaders, to non-governmental organisations, criminal networks and civil society a diverse range of methodologies for addressing complex international issues. You’ll learn theories and critical perspectives that will help you understand crises in innovative manners and address them across the power relations between the Global North and the Global South and their colonial histories.

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39/279
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43rd
What students say
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Andy
29 Oct 25

The university itself is located within a short bus ride of downtown Brighton, which gives great access to a variety of activities beyond the university. Additionally, the..Read more

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Herbert Obialor
07 Feb 24

Student support from both academic and non academic staff and students has been very supportive and unprecedented...Read more

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

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£11,250 per year

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£11,250 per year

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£11,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£23,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£23,500 per year

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Andy
29 Oct 25
Conflict, Security and Development MA
The university itself is located within a short bus ride of downtown Brighton, which gives great access to a variety of activities beyond the university. Additionally, the...
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Herbert Obialor
07 Feb 24
Student support from both academic and non academic staff and students has been very supportive and unprecedented....
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton East Sussex BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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