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Conflict, Governance and Development – (M.A.)
University of York
Department of Politics
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,560 - ≈ € 15,305 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | York / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of York
The course combines the theoretical, empirical and practitioner aspects of the study of contemporary development.
Its combination of disciplines and methods of study makes it ideal for students who are keen to combine a theoretical and comparative approach to development with an understanding of the applied and local-level aspects of conflict and governance. It is aimed both at those interested in research careers and at those wanting to work in the applied side of development governance in the developed or/and the developing world. The degree of complexity and choice in this course means that students can tailor their degree to fit their professional experience and aims.
The core compulsory module, Theories and Policies of Development Governance, ensures that all students will have a solid grounding in the key conceptual and practical approaches to development governance.
Students will also be exposed to the research techniques used in the social sciences, and will be encouraged to develop a critical understanding of how these techniques are used to create and interpret knowledge.
The module in Social and Political Issues in Development provides students with an opportunity to apply such techniques to the study of relevant development policy issues, including their practical impact on peoples' lives.
The Conflict and Recovery module offers a unique chance to specialise in the study of the nature and causes of contemporary conflict as well as post-war recovery and the interaction of these with broader development themes.
The MA also provides opportunity for students to choose an option among diversity of courses offered in the Department of Politics.
The course is taught by specialists in the areas of state and community governance, gender issues, social policy, conflict and recovery, and ethnicity, as well as in various regions of the world, including The Middle East, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and areas of East Asia and Eastern Europe. Option courses offer further specialisms in British public policy, and the comparative politics of the European Union and US politics.
Contents
The MA comprises four modules and a dissertation.
Compulsory Module
All students take one compulsory module on development governance:
* Theories and Policies of Development Governance
This module looks at core theories and policies of development governance, focusing particularly on the role of the state and other institutions in promoting development and tackling poverty. The module is multidisciplinary, introducing students to influential ideas in the politics, economics and political economy of development.
Core Modules
Students choose at least one of two core modules:
Violence and International Intervention
This module explores issues of collective violence, conflict and international intervention from a theoretical, empirical and comparative perspective. It introduces students to the key concepts, theoretical debates and assumptions and underpinning ‘international’ approaches to collective violence and conflict; the structure, strategy and techniques of intervention; and the lasting effects of intervention on a range of societies. These concepts will be explored comparatively in the context of collective violence and international interventions in a range of cases. The module will also explore the ethical and practical dimensions of the key norms of intervention – including human rights, democracy and the issue of ‘combatants’ – and the way in which they shape the policies and practices of intervention. It is a designed as a simulation of a ‘peace process’, in which students will have the opportunity to practice their skills in the analysis of violence and factors contributing to it, negotiation and inter-party bargaining, and the formulation of a peace agreement.
Social and Political Issues in Development: Conflict, Identities and Citizenship
This module examines how poor people experience the state and development policies in the ‘Third World’ and considers how the impact of development policies varies between different social groups. The module also assesses strategies for promoting effective citizenship and active participation in the development process.
Option Modules
Students take either one or two option modules from a range of modules that reflect the department’s strengths in international development, conflict, human rights, public policy and comparative politics. The available modules, subject to availability, are:
* Women Citizenship & Conflict
* Public Management & Delivery
* Understanding Governance
* Policy Analysis
* Contemporary Philosophy of Law
* Asylum, Migration and Human Trafficking*
* Development and Human Rights*
* Truth, Justice and Reparations*
* Modules offered by the Centre for Applied Human Rights. Students may only take one of these modules.
Dissertation
During the summer term students start work on a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on a topic of their choice. The dissertation is due for submission at the end of the summer vacation.
Study Part-Time
The MA in Conflict, Governance and Development may also be taken on a part-time basis over two years (24 months).
Diploma in Conflict, Governance and Development
Students can also take a shorter Diploma in Conflict, Governance and Development. Diploma students take the same modules as MA students, but instead of a dissertation they submit a 8,000 word long essay at the end of the summer term, which counts together with the workshop for 33% of the total marks.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Qualifications to the standard of an upper second or first-class honours degree in a relevant degree subject, or have equivalent experience. Applications are evaluated by the Director of the MA. Candidates may be invited for interview.
Students whose first language is not English are normally asked to provide some evidence of English Language ability before admission to the University. We normally look for a score in the British Council's IELTS test of 6.5 or above, or a TOEFL score of 580+ in the paper-based test or 237 in the computer-based test.
Students who have successfully completed the coursework part of the course are eligible to pursue a short version of the dissertation and qualify for a postgraduate diploma.
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: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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