MScInternational Conflict and Cooperation
Study location | United Kingdom, Stirling |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Awards | MSc |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill |
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Other requirements | Reference CV |
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Overview
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Career opportunities
MSc International Conflict and Cooperation is a gateway to employment in government agencies, the NGO sector and international organisations – as well as into PhD study, research and academia. The course provides a background in conflict study, the role of international organisations and a thematic and geographical focus on distinct areas and problems, as well as analysis of solutions. The academic skills aspects of the course also provide a background to undertake further research.
This course is designed to meet the needs of both current and future practitioners, as well as those intending to further their knowledge on a specific subject by pursuing a research degree after the completion of their MSc thesis. Upon completion of this course, graduates may expect to find employment in organisations such as:
Governmental (Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and respective ministries in other countries)
Inter-governmental (European Union, NATO, United Nations, North American Free Trade Agreement, World Trade Organisation)
Non-governmental (Amnesty International, Red Cross, Human Rights Watch)
Since the International Conflict and Cooperation course began in 2007, students have followed a range of post-MSc careers. Many have used it as a means to pursue further postgraduate study in this field, with a group of graduates going on to pursue PhD study at a range of universities. Other graduates have launched successful careers in the NGO sector, public affairs and political research.