MA War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding
Fact file
Typical offer
Course length
- 1 year full-time
Course overview
Course information
Features and benefits
Study conflict from every angle
Explore war, terrorism and peacebuilding through an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines history, politics, sociology, international relations and anthropology.
Learn from leading experts
Study with research-active academics specialising in war, terrorism, civil conflict and peacebuilding, with access to cutting-edge scholarship and international research networks.
Develop career-ready skills
Gain practical experience in data analysis, digital research methods, GIS mapping and digital content creation, alongside advanced analytical and research skills.
Focus on real-world challenges
Examine contemporary global issues including political violence, reconciliation, justice, post-conflict recovery and the human impacts of war.
Shape your own research project
Complete a substantial independent project on a conflict-related topic that reflects your interests, supported by expert academic supervision.
Prepare to make a difference
Build the knowledge and practical expertise for careers in policy, international development, security, research, advocacy and peacebuilding organisations worldwide.
Year 1
Core modules
Approaches to War and Peace
Terrorism and Political Violence
Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding Independent Project
Option modules
Cultures of Conflict
Information and Security
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 80% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
MA War, Terrorism and Peacebuilding is part of the School of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
Lower second-class UK honours degree (2:2)
IELTS score
6.5
Country-specific entry requirements
Find your country for specific entry requirements
Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee to be confirmed
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee to be confirmed
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
Tuition fees
Additional costs
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
89.9% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2023/24 leavers, HESA data.
Explore your options and build sought-after skills
Earn while you learn
Find out more
Find your perfect placement
Find out more
Build skills for your future
Find out more
A career as unique as you
Your city, your community, your campus
Want to know more
How to apply
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
Get advice and support on making a successful application.
You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
Confirmation of regulator
The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory framework can be found at officeforstudents.org.uk.
All higher education providers registered with the OfS must have a student protection plan in place. The student protection plan sets out what students can expect to happen should a course, campus, or institution close. Access our student protection plan.