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Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science (3-Terms), Leading to Master of Science in Defence, Development and Diplomacy Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus Study Group - Durham University International Study Centre - Queens Campus, UK

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GBP 23000

Tuition Fee (GBP)

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 Free

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22 months

Duration

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5.5

IELTS

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science (3-Terms)
The Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science prepares you for a choice of progression degrees at Durham University. When you have completed the programme and achieved the required grades, you can progress to a range of postgraduate degrees at Durham University.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is for international students looking to study a Masters degree in law or social sciences at Durham University.

  • Explore a wide range of topics through one of five distinctive routes: Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, Law and Politics.
  • Improve your academic and English language skills needed for entry to your chosen Masters degree.
  • Gain the opportunity to progress to a large number of impressive postgraduate degrees at this world-renowned university.
  • Develop your ability to critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a range of research methods.
  • Engage in a new, culturally exciting community and enjoy studying abroad in the UK.

What will you study?
You will study core modules, which cover general skills, and designated modules that relate to your progression degree. This means your Pre-Masters programme will be tailored to the specific needs of your chosen degree.

Core modules

  • Academic English Skills
  • Advanced Academic Writing and Critical Reading
  • Extended Research Project
  • Globalisation*
  • Research Methods for Social Science

When you complete the Pre-Masters in Law and Social Science, and achieve the required grades, you can progress Defence, Development and Diplomacy MSc at Durham University.

Leading to: Defence, Development and Diplomacy MSc

With conflicts becoming either increasingly drawn-out, asymmetric wars of attrition or normalise into states of no peace – no war, our understanding of conflict and conflict intervention is shifting. Conflicts are rarely determined by military victory, diplomacy or long-term development, but require securing populations through a comprehensive approach that sees to their political, and economic, as well as their security-related needs. Their outcome will be determined by how well the different arms of government and civil society, both locally and internationally, can work together and how well they understand each others' perspectives.

This interdisciplinary and custom designed MSc offers the unique opportunity to look at conflict, conflict intervention and post-conflict reconstruction through the lenses of defence, development and diplomacy.

The MSc is designed for graduates with a career in government, the armed forces, inter-governmental organisations, NGOs or academia in mind, and for practitioners looking to enhance their practical skills while placing these within a broader theoretical perspective.

Core modules

  •     Defence, Development and Diplomacy in Conflict: Evolving Actors, Factors and Paradigms
  •     Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Peace
  •     International Law and Conflict Intervention
  •     Post-Conflict Reconstruction and State-Building
  •     Capstone Exercise: Humanitarian Intervention Simulation
  •     Dissertation

Examples of optional modules:

  • Transitory Lives: Migration Research and Advocacy
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Fieldtrip
  • Gender, Security, and Post-conflict Reconstruction
  • Contemporary Challenges in UN Peacekeeping
  • Urban Violence - Urban Peacebuilding
  • Capturing and Counting Peace and Conflict.
  • Participatory Approaches to Peace and Development
  • Conflict Sensitive Programme Management
  • Curating Human Remains
  • Conflict Analysis
  • Defence Engagement and Entrepreneurship
  • Assessing Martial Power
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Additional Information

Program Level Pathway Program

College/University Processing Time 30

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024, Nov 2023

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    5.5 IELTS Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    23000

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
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    9207 Per year

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