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PostgraduateMA

Peace and Conflict Studies

Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Liverpool Hope University, the MA Peace and Conflict Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. This course is subject to validation If you are interested to learn about the new regional conflicts and global destabilisation, but wanting to focus more on peacebuilding, conflict-resolution and improving the state of global social justice, then this is the course for you. MA Peace and Conflict studies aims to provide the students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary wars and conflict, particularly in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the most straightforward routes towards peacebuilding. Our cohorts will learn theories and dynamics of conflict, conflict resolution, po... International tuition fees are £16,500 per year, home/UK fees are £8,150 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Conflict and Violence
Contemporary Conflicts in Europe and the Middle East
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Transitional Justice
International Organisations and Global Governance
Feminist and Anti-Racist Approaches to Peace Studies
Global Inequality and Social Justice
Research Methods and Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,500

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£16,500

Home Student Fee

£8,150

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool Hope University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,500£33,000
3 years£16,500£21,000£26,500
5 years£19,500£25,000£30,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
25%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Liverpool Hope University

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