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International Development: Poverty, Conflict and Reconstruction – (M.A.)
The University of Manchester
School of Environment and Development
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,679 - ≈ € 13,290 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
This programme examines contemporary and established analytical and conceptual frameworks relating to poverty, conflict analysis and the reconstruction of conflict and disaster affected societies. It looks at policies and practices by which individuals, communities and organisations seek to reduce poverty, understand conflict and initiate humanitarian interventions. It emphasises an appreciation of social difference and inequality for an understanding of development policy and practice. It is intended for those professionally involved or academically engaged with issues of policy-making, planning or managing activities relating to poverty reduction, conflict resolution, reconstruction and refugee rehabilitation.
Contents
Module details Core course units typically include:
* Conflict Analysis
* Development Research
* Perspectives on Development
* Poverty and Development: Concepts, Analysis and the International Poverty Agenda
* Reconstruction and Development
Optional course units may include:
* Citizen-Led Development
* Civil Society and Public Action
* Climate Change, Disasters and Urban Poverty
* Comparative Social Policy
* Critical Issues in Urban Inequality
* Development as Historical Change
* Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries *
* Militaries and Militarism in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response
* Planning and Managing Development
* Politics and Development
* Poverty and Poverty Reduction in Context
* Responses to Illegal Economies and Political Violence *
* Security Studies
* Social Development : Analysis and Policy
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Academic entry qualification:
Applicants should have a good first degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent).
Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided.
English language requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements:
* an IELTS Test score of 7.0 or more overall with a minimum writing score of 7
* or a TOEFL Test (Paper-based) score of 600 or more with a minimum score in Test of Written English of 5
* or a TOEFL Test (Computer-based) score of 250 or more with a minimum essay rating of 5
* or a TOEFL Test (Internet based) score of 100 or more with a minimum writing score of 25
* an NCUK PMP EAP Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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