MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice

The Conflict Transformation and Social Justice MA at Queen's University Belfast is a unique degree program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to recognize, understand, and approach conflict transformation and social justice. This course exposes students to both the theoretical concepts and practical techniques of addressing issues of conflict resolution and social justice.Course Content: The course emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing from disciplines such as politics, anthropology, philosophy, sociology, and law. The curriculum includes a strong focus on case studies, group discussions, lectures, seminars, presentations and field trips. Students are encouraged to critically analyze and understand the sociopolitical context of conflict and the historical, political and social processes that lead to peace and justice.Key Modules: Key subjects studied in this course include 'Conflict Transformation', 'Social Justice', 'Public Theology', 'Post Conflict Trauma and Mental Health', 'Reparation, Transitional Justice and Truth Commissions', and 'Religion and Peacebuilding'. Students also have the flexibility to choose from a series of elective modules that align with their specific career goals or research interests.Future Careers: Graduates of this course have gone on to pursue careers in fields such as public policy, human rights, peacebuilding, international development, and diplomacy. Some alumni work with NGOs, government agencies, the media, and peace and reconciliation groups. The course also provides excellent preparation for doctoral study.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.