MA Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies in London United Kingdom | King's College London

The MA in Conflict Resolution for Divided Societies provides an interdisciplinary, global examination of national, ethnic, and religious tensions in fractured communities. This program prepares students for professional roles in conflict mediation across various sectors including NGOs, diplomatic services, research institutions, media, and legal fields. The curriculum explores peaceful resolution methods through approaches like constitutional design, reconciliation initiatives, and community-based activism. Focusing on real-world examples primarily from the Middle East alongside international cases, the program connects theoretical frameworks about conflict origins, management strategies, and peacebuilding efforts with practical applications.Program HighlightsExamine the intersections between faith, cultural identity, and ethnic tensions; international mediation, governance models, and dispute settlement; transitional justice, historical memory, and post-conflict recovery.Develop skills to influence future outcomes and sustain existing peacebuilding frameworks.Collaborate with experienced professionals from government agencies like the FCDO, cultural organizations such as the British Council, media outlets, and nonprofit groups.Establish robust academic and research capabilities, including archival investigation techniques and qualitative social science methodologies.Pursue a respected qualification guided by distinguished scholars from the War Studies Department, known for its research-driven, policy-oriented curriculum.Participate in contemporary discussions about peace processes through departmental seminars and research group events.Connect with an international alumni community working across media, foreign service, policy research, education, consulting, humanitarian work, and legal professions.The MA in Conflict Resolution for Divided Societies offers comprehensive analysis of societal fractures along national, ethnic, and religious lines. Students explore subjects including nationalist movements, identity politics, peacebuilding civil society initiatives, and historical memory's role in reconciliation. The program begins with foundational coursework on conflict dynamics in divided communities, followed by specialized electives. Options include Middle Eastern studies covering urban divisions and regional geopolitics, broader themes like international relations and governance challenges, or focused tracks on constitutional arrangements, justice systems, and comparative legal frameworks. Instruction incorporates case analyses from conflicts in regions like Northern Ireland, the Levant, the Balkans, and Israel-Palestine. This degree may be combined with Sciences Po's International Affairs program through our institutional partnership. Additional structural details are available under the Teaching & Structure section.