MSc Violence, Conflict and Development in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

This innovative MSc program in Violence, Conflict and Development investigates the intricate connections between violent conflict and development throughout history and in contemporary contexts.
The curriculum analyzes the theoretical, political, and policy intersections of violence, conflict, and development. The foundational course covers empirical patterns, challenges in data gathering, and the significance of classification in violence studies. It introduces key theories about conflict and violence, incorporating gender analyses, discussions on the roots of human aggression (drawing from anthropological, historical, and psychological perspectives), and violence's impact on historical transformation.
The program then explores the methods, systems, and indicators of violence, including topics like territorial disputes, wartime economies, social disparities, and environmental factors. This foundation supports examination of conflict interventions such as humanitarian assistance, peacebuilding efforts, and post-conflict recovery.