MA in Peace and Conflict Studie
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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Course overview
Study level: Postgraduate
The MA is a distance learning course, allowing you the flexibility to learn about theories and practises surrounding peace and conflict.
Qualifications available:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies (8 months by distance-learning).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies (16 months by distance-learning).
- Full Term MA Peace and Conflict Studies (24 months by distance-learning).
- Fast-Track MA Peace and Conflict Studies (16 months with APEL by distance-learning, omitting the PG Dip stage).
Why you should study this course
- You can complete an MA in 16 months with accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL1). For those with 5 years+ working experience, you could gain one third of your Master’s degree credits in recognition of what you’ve already achieved, through our APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) route.
- Complete a Postgraduate Certificate in 8 months or a Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months. Our course can be studied at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Level, with the opportunity to stop, pause or progress between stages. Whilst most complete a full Master’s degree with us, many students choose to pause after the first or second stage, graduating and continuing their careers with ‘PGCert’ or ‘PGDip’ after their name.
- Study wherever you are, whilst working. We can provide the flexibility of studying online and through short workshops4 where you can network and learn with peers in a diverse range of roles around the world.
- An international network of professionals. Access to a current network of practitioners2 working in roles related to peacebuilding internationally, as well as the large team of researchers and practitioners working in the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations.
- A distinctive, international course led by world-leading experts. This course views peace studies as an activist discipline, which looks more holistically at peace than other similar courses. Our courses are global, from the content of the programme and the staff leading them, to the diverse backgrounds of our participants.
Accreditation, Professional Recognition and Exemptions
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL1) is the process by which Coventry University awards credits towards a qualification based on a student’s prior learning and experience in, for example, their career, previous qualifications and other, relevant life experience. For this course, Coventry University is able to award a third of the credits of the qualification based on a student’s reflection on the outcomes of their prior experience and learning, providing a fast-track option and an opportunity to complete a master’s degree in 16 months rather than 2 years.
Entry requirements
All applications will be evaluated individually with admissions decisions made by CTPSR. Admission decisions are based on the entry criteria elaborated below and an evaluation of the required application documents.
Ordinarily, the minimum entry criteria for each stage (PGCert, PGDip & MA) of the Peace and Conflict Studies programme are as follows:
Applicants should hold a 2:2 or above degree (or equivalent international grade/qualification), from a recognised University, preferably in a social science subject (e.g. Sociology, Psychology, Security Studies, International Relations, Politics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, etc.).
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning:
To be eligible for AP(E)L an applicant must have a minimum of five (5) years evidenced working experience in a relevant field to Peace and Conflict Studies and be operating in a relevant role at the level of mid-management or above at the time of application, or have operated within a relevant role at the level of mid-management or above within 12 months of the time of application. An eligible applicant seeking AP(E)L will be assessed by a portfolio and admissions interview, alongside their capacity to complete the programme successfully.
English language requirements
For non-UK applicants, the entry requirement is English language proficiency at IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Where applicants do not hold up-to-date IELTS certification, we will look at whether an applicant has previously studied and successfully completed a Higher Education qualification in English. Where an applicant does not hold such a qualification entry will be at the discretion of the Course Director and subject to a review of documentation and an interview. Please call or email our team if you have questions about this requirement.
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5
If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
University Deadlines:
31st August 2022 September 2022
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Expenses (GBP)
10600
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
accommodation
The university offered various residential options for students in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Students studying in the undergraduate level programs can be accommodated in four different student residences; Bishop Gate, Godiva Place, The Cycle Works and Singer Hall. Bishop gate complex, which was built in 2018, is extremely modern and convenient. It consists of 725 suites, all of which are equipped with amenities like TV, Wi-Fi, Launderette and gyms. The dorms are highly safe and secure as well as clean. It is also within walking distance from the city center and the university. Godiva place has all the same amenities as Bishop gate but is about 5 minutes closer to the university. It also consists of 772 residences. The cycle works is a bit older and smaller than the previous two but it is just as modern and convenient. It was built in 2017 and holds 347 residences. It is only 5 minutes away from the university and is equipped with all the same amenities as the previous two. Singer hall is similar to the others with two differences. It includes 693 residences and is equipped with a parking space.
Postgraduate students can find accommodation in all the four complexes mentioned before in addition to Parish Rooms, which is a complex that consists of 36 residences and is more cost efficient. It is extremely secure and equipped with all the facilities that other complexes have. Furthermore, it is with walking distance to the university and costs up to £125.
After Graduation
The Coventry university constantly encourages students to work while studying and it presents them with opportunities to do so. Working part-time while studying can be beneficial in multiple dimensions. In addition to having and income that can help them with living and university expenses, students gain first-hand professional experience that prepares them for the reality of labor market. however, the priority of the school is the educational advancement of its students, therefore, students who are taking part in full-time programs might face difficulties when finding a job because they must prioritize their studies over working.
The university also offers students the opportunity to take part in school projects and get paid for helping the set up.
Students who are authorized to work based on their student visa, have the ability to work 20 hours a week each semester. And during their break period, they are at liberty to work as many hours as they want. However, there are some professional restrictions. Students are not able to be employed in a full-time position or be self-employed. They are not allowed to be paid as performers or athletes either.
The professional support of the university is not limited to the duration of the students’ studies. Students are offered job opportunities by the university after graduation as well. The graduates of the Coventry university of England have been employed in prestigious companies like Pfizer, DHL, Jaguar, PWC, NHS and Accenture.
Students have the opportunity to be consulted and guided by the talent team of the university and choose what extracurricular activities to take part in and further their professional experience. The talent team also helps them with their resumes and curriculum vitae in addition to helping them with job interview preparations.