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PostgraduateMA

International Conflict Studies

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
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£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA International Conflict Studies at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA International Conflict Studies combines the intellectual endeavour associated with advanced learning and the practical policy implications emerging from critical theoretical, conceptual and empirical approaches to the study of conflict and security at regional, transnational and global levels of interaction. The MA combines cutting-edge developments in the study of conflict and security with skills of rigorous and reflective research. Key benefits - Our department is unique in the UK and one of the few university departments in the world devoted exclusively to the study of confli... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Conflict and Security
Global Conflict Dynamics and Regionalisation
Research Methods in Conflict Studies
Critical Approaches to International Relations
Contemporary Armed Conflict and Violence
Transnational Security Threats and Governance
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
MA Dissertation in Conflict Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOverviewOur MA in International Conflict Studies provides you with a critical, in-depth, and nuanced understanding of international conflict and security. It aims to combine theory and practice, providing advanced engagement with the theoretical aspects of the subject as well as training in the investigation and analysis of specific cases of conflict, violence, and security. You will consider conflict with a broad, international focus. For example, you will look at the politics of identity and h

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500
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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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