Our course helps you understand the evolving field of conflict resolution, exploring the causes and effects of destructive conflict across the world, and scrutinising the theory and practice of how it can be managed peacefully. You don’t need a statistical background to study this course – we’ll introduce you to research methods and teach you how use them throughout your studies. Our MSc Conflict Resolution is ideal if you have a statistical background and want to learn advanced quantitative skills. You have access to leading conflict resolution experts in our Michael Nicholson Centre for Conflict and Cooperationand the opportunity to collaborate on research. We also host popular talks with our experts, and with prestigious external speakers, helping you develop a deeper knowledge of conflict resolution.All Essex politics graduates have the distinction of a qualification from one of the world’s leading politics departments.This course will prepare you for a career in areas such as non-governmental organisations, international and national government, or the private sector.Recent graduates have gone on to work for the following high-profile organisations: The Civil Service,Local government, The World BankThe United Nations, NATO