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Peace and Development Studies – (M.A.)
University of Limerick
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,660 ≈ € 10,780 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Limerick / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Limerick
The Master's Degree is a one-year, full-time programme offered by the College of Humanities.
A prime objective of the course will be to provide individuals with expertise in peace-building and development issues and to provide informed and committed personnel to contribute effectively in these areas at a professional level.
Objectives
* To apply an interdisciplinary approach to an understanding of the field of conflict resolution and development studies throughout the world;
* To provide an opportunity for students to engage in significant and appropriate research within the field;
* To prepare students for professional positions in fields of conflict resolution and development issues.
The course is designed for those seeking careers in government agencies, aid organisations, NGOs, community renewal and development, media and research.
Contents
Semester 1
Origins, Development and Resolution of Conflict, Peacekeeping and Peace-building, Development Issues and Conflict, Transformation in Emerging Societies, Research Methodology.
Semester 2
(Students choose two electives)
External Relations of the European Union, Middle East - Regional and Strategic Issues, American Foreign Relations, International History of Twentieth Century, Central and Eastern Europe: Continuity and Change, International Security, International Economics, Feminist Perspectives on Conflict and Development Issues, Russian and Post Soviet Politics, Issues in International Policy.
Dissertation (10,000-15,000 words).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally, a primary degree in a relevant discipline with First or Second Class Honours or an approved equivalent qualification.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
As all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival.
Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
Programmes at the University are accredited by the various National and international bodies. Contact individual programme directors for details.
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You can contact Professor Tom Lodge to ask a question about Peace and Development Studies at University of Limerick.
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