PostgraduateMSc

Conflict, Security and Development

Name: Conflict, Security and Development
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Conflict, Security and Development at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. By analysing real-life cases from around the world, with a particular focus on the African continent, this programme explores the connections between conflict, security, and development from an interdisciplinary perspective based in the social science. Conflicts across the planet have devastating effects on people’s lives, and policymakers are increasingly recognising that conflict and development are interlinked. How can we fully understand these relationships? A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Conflict and Security: Theoretical Frameworks

Development and State-Building in Practice

African Politics and Governance

Research Methods for Social Sciences

Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution

Security Sector Reform and Transitions

Development Economics and Inequality

Dissertation: Conflict

Security and Development

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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 — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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