Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award) University of Kent
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | September | find out | find out |
Course overview
Gain the knowledge and skills to understand, compare and evaluate the methods used in research, and to design a research project of your own. Immerse yourself in modules of conflict resolution alongside the research methods, preparing you for a career in local and national governments and public relations.
Reasons to study Peace and Conflict Studies at Kent
- In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 100% of our Politics and international studies research was classified as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' for environment.
- you'll receive high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment
- you get the opportunity to live and study in the UK and Germany
- you'll benefit from being taught by world leading experts at the cutting edge of research, actively engaged in advising government and shaping debates.
- be part of our vibrant, diverse and international student community, bringing different perspectives into dialogue and facilitating a global network of close connections.
- you'll gain the fundamental skills of analysis, interpretation and prediction, combined with the flexibility to follow your interest through a broad range of optional modules.
- we have high-profile engagement through the Global Europe Centre and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, which crystallise our research, policy and practitioner networks into an annual schedule of events.
What you'll learn
You'll take a unique course where you'll study in Canterbury, England one year and Marburg, Germany the other. With the opportunity to specialise in middle eastern politics and society, governance and war in cyberspace, the European Union, and terrorism and crimes of the state. Preparing you for a career in local and national governments and public relations.
Entry requirements
Contact University of Kent to find course entry requirements.
Foundation courses at University of Kent
Foundation and pathway programmes help you to meet academic and languague requirements to study abroad.
Why study at University of Kent
- In the QS World University Rankings 2026, Kent has been ranked 387th in the world and 50th within the UK.
- Kent has been ranked a Top 50 UK University in the Complete University Guide 2026.
- 97% of research at Kent was found to be of international quality in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (an independent national survey of UK universities).
- Over 250 clubs and societies including a range of sporting, performance, cultural and faith groups. Share your interests and make lifelong friends around the world.
- Canterbury and Medway is 60 mins from London by high-speed train.
- Multimillion-pound scholarship fund,stunning locations, first-class facilities, and a diverse, inclusive and supportive community.
- Dedicated postgraduate graduate and research college that provides extensive support in every part of your study experience – wellbeing, resources, workshops and career preparation.