Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies

Our Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA offers a multidisciplinary, comparative study of national, ethnic and religious conflicts in deeply divided societies. It focuses on cases from the Middle East, comparing these to case studies from around the world, examining the theoretical literature on the causes and consequences of revolution and civil war, and internationally led and grassroots peace processes. 

Key benefits

• Additional academic development, mentoring and time to ensure your intellectual development.
• A wide range of optional modules taught by international leading scholars experienced with the Middle Eastern and conflict resolution.
• Close links with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with ambassadors regularly speaking at King’s through our Conversation with Diplomacy series.
• Our Middle East Research Group (MERG) brings a variety of international leading scholars to speak at King’s and we have extensive links with leading practitioners in the fields of diplomacy, the media and the NGO sector who regularly provide guest lectures on our MA course.
• The Modern Language Centre offers instruction and tuition in Arabic, Turkish, Farsi and Hebrew.
• Strong intellectual and methodological foundations for further research. Research skills for archival research as well as qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for the social sciences.
• Develop communication skills by presenting and disseminating research in written and oral forms to classmates, tutors, and the wider academic community.

Required Modules

• Conflict & Coexistence In Divided Societies
• Dissertation

Optional Modules

We offer a range of optional modules which usually reflect the specific research of current members of our academic team. This is in keeping with King’s reputation as a research university and also ensures that our degree programmes are relevant. Therefore, not all module options will be available every year and may change, subject to staff availability. New modules may also be added. There are a wide variety of optional modules on offer each year from Department of Middle Eastern Studies. An indicative list is provided below. 

• A History Of The Arab-Israeli Conflict
• Divided Cities, Contested States - Urban Violence And Transformation In The Middle East
• Islamist Movements: Jihad, Revolution and Consensus

• The Diplom Bakalavr or post-1991 Diploma Specialista, with an overall score of 4 out of 5, will be considered for programmes requiring a UK Bachelor (Honours) degree at 2:1.
• A score of 4.5 out of 5 will be considered for more competitive programmes requiring a UK Bachelor (Honours) degree at high 2:1.
• IELTS (Academic)
• TOEFL iBT

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Scholarships

• King’s International Scholarship (KIS)