Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements 2:1
Minimum 2:1 honours undergraduate degree in such an appropriate subject as history, politics, international relations or languages. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
Candidates who do not achieve a 2:1 but have professional or voluntary experience will also be considered. Mature candidates will be considered favourably.
International requirements Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band B Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies.
Your application will be assessed by the programme's admissions committee. We aim to process all complete applications within four to six weeks of receiving all the required documents, though during February and March applications may take longer due to the volume we receive at this time.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Personal Statement Yes
A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required.
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In your personal statement you should explain fully your motivation for applying to the MA Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies at King's, and how you believe it will contribute to your own intellectual and professional development. You should also explain how you believe your own experience and qualifications would make you well placed to benefit from this MA programme ready for study in the...
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Subjects
- International
- English
- Teaching
- Credit
- Conflict Resolution
- Politics
- Conflict
- English Language
Course programme
Course detail Description
This course examines the causes, consequences and outcomes of national, ethnic and religious conflicts in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It will give you an understanding of theories of conflict and conflict regulation in deeply divided societies and how these apply to a wide range of cases, Topics covered include, indicatively, the dynamics of nationalism, sectarianism and identity, the role of civil society in peace processes, truth and reconciliation commissions, and the role of collective memory.
Course format and assessment
Teaching
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
Teaching Module Lectures, seminars and feedback Self-study Per 40 credit module 40 hours of teaching 360 hours Dissertation module 12 hours of dissertation supervision 588 hoursTypically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
Assessment methods will depend on the modules selected. The primary method of assessment for this course is:
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Most 20 and 40-credit modules are assessed through a combination of essays (2,000-6,000 words), Presentation, oral vivas and / or exams
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The dissertation module assessment will be based on a 100% dissertation assignment (up to 15,000 words).
Regulating body
King’s College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
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Structure
Year 1
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.
Required Modules You are required to take the following modules:- Conflict & Coexistence In Divided Societies (40 credits)
- Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies Dissertation with Research Methods course (60 credits)
Research Methods is a not for credit module that introduces you to techniques and methodologies to conduct your research.
If you are a part-time student, you will take Conflict & Coexistence in Divided Societies and a total of 40 credit optional modules in your first year. In your second year you will take your dissertation, including the Research Methods course, and a total of 40 credit further optional modules.
Optional ModulesIn addition, you are required to take 80 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
- Power-Sharing Agreements in Deeply Divided Societies (20 credits)
- Divided Cities, Contested States: Urban Violence and Transformations in the Middle East (20 credits)
- Culture, religion and identity in contemporary conflicts (20 credits)
- Approaches to Understanding Violence & Atrocities in African Civil Wars (20 credits)
- Comparative Civil Wars (40 credits)
- State Failure & State Building (20 credits)
- Transitional Justice & International Criminal Law (20 credits)
- Conflict Development & Islam in Russia, the Causcasus & Central Asia (40 credits)
- Gender in Interantional Politics & Security (20 credits)
- Or others from around 50 modules offered within the Department of War Studies
Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies