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International Conflict Analysis – (Ph.D.)
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
Politics and International Relations
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,360 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
Our research programmes provide a combination of formal research training and individual supervision within a supportive environment, with regular interaction between staff and students.
This includes a weekly Graduate Research Training Seminar, regular meetings with a supervisor and supervisory team as well as an annual postgraduate research conference. You may also be able to benefit from the skills training offered by the University's Graduate School
During the first year, all research students receive training in research methods and practice, while also working on their projects under supervision from a specialist in the relevant research area.
All members of staff can supervise theses leading to research degrees.
In 2011, the University successfully applied for ESRC recognition as a provider of doctoral training in political science and international studies (and other areas of the social sciences) as part of a consortium. As a result, we are now part of the South East ESRC Doctoral Training Centre, making us one of the key training outlets in our subject in the UK.
Contents
Full-time students complete the MA in International Conflict Analysis over twelve months. Study is divided between taught modules, which last for one term each, and dissertation work. For full-time students, a total of six modules must be taken over the first two terms. Supervised dissertation work, on a relevant agreed subject, is then undertaken during the remainder of the academic year.
The MA can be taken on a part-time basis, typically over two years but flexible arrangements are also possible. When taking it over two years, part-time students choose three modules in each academic year, and write a supervised dissertation thereafter.
The programme is also offered in a 120 ECTS format – comprising nine taught modules plus a dissertation over 18 months – and as a Postgraduate Diploma – comprising six taught modules only – worth 120 Kent credits [60 ECTS]. Both the 120 ECTS version and the Diploma can also be taken on a part-time basis.
A two year MA with the first year spent in Brussels and the second year in Canterbury is also available and is worth 120 ECTS.
Autumn term
3 modules of 20 credits each
Required
* PO825 Philosophy and Methodology of Politics and IR
* PO832 Conflict Resolution in World Politics
Optional
* PO824 International Relations Theory
* PO866 Federalism and Federal Political Systems
* PO886 European Public Policy
* PO916 International Security in a Changing World
* PO920 International Political Economy: Conflict, Co-operation and Institutions
* PO937 Resistance in Theory
* PO942 Resistance and the Politics of Truth
Spring term
3 modules of 20 credits each
Required
* PO828 Theories of Conflict and Violence
Optional
* PO848 Negotiation and Mediation
* PO859 Human Rights in a World of States
* PO867 Comparative Federal Political Systems
* PO885 Decision-Making in the European Union
* PO817 Resistance and Alternatives to Capitalism and Democracy
* PO917 Terrorism and National Security
* PO926 Designing Democracy
* PO936 Resistance in Practice
* Quantitative Methodology for Political Science
Summer term
Dissertation of 15,000 words - required for the MA only
PO998 Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
IELTS
6.5 incl
6.0 reading
6.0 writing
5.5 listening
5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
90 incl
22 reading
21 writing
21 listening
23 speaking
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Faculty
The School of Politics and International Relations is one of the UK's most exciting and dyanmic places to study Politics and International Relations. We combine high quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment that welcomes students all over the world.
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