Queen's University Belfast - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
MA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
Belfast, United Kingdom
MA
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 21,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland: £7,300 | England, Scotland or Wales: £9,250 | EU Other and International: £21,500
Key Summary
This is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary program taught through subject areas that include law, anthropology, English, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology, and the creative arts. Module choice within the program will permit you to build your own personalized portfolio of knowledge and learning within the area of conflict transformation and social justice. You will be taught by academics and practitioners with national and global expertise who offer research-led teaching in areas of conflict such as South/ Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Southern Europe, South America, and Northern Ireland.
Queens University offers the only global interdisciplinary MA program on Conflict Transformation and Social Justice.
Conflict Transformation and Social Justice highlights
Conflict Transformation And Social Justice Highlights
This program offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding both conflict transformation and social justice, working closely with The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute.
Global Opportunities
Queen’s currently has over 3,000 international students from 85 different countries. Queen’s is ranked 22nd in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020). This program attracts a diverse range of students, both local and international enhancing and enriching the classroom learning experience.
Career Development
Our graduates find employment in NGOs, civil sector organizations, policy research, law, advocacy, government, peace journalism, and conflict mediation settings.
Internationally Renowned Experts
Students are afforded the opportunity to meet both scholars and practitioners of conflict transformation and social justice through a range of modules, masterclasses and events that emphasize both the scholarly and applied elements of conflict transformation and social justice.
You will be taught by staff with research profiles of international standing and a wide range of interest in conflict transformation and social justice both geographically and disciplinary You will have annual masterclasses with visiting world-leading researchers, diplomats and/or practitioners.
Student Experience
This programme offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding both conflict transformation and social justice. Students will meet experts from three different schools as well as the for Global Peace, Security and Justice, allowing for a broad range of geographical and conceptual/disciplinary insights.
Location of Belfast: globally significant 0 locale for conflict and peace research; access to institutions, community projects, and case studies for students' own work. Voluntary placements with local community groups are also facilitated as part of this programme.
We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships of up to 50% off tuition fees to new international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time course with us in 2024 to apply for a scholarship.
Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) basis. Students must complete two core modules (40 CATS points), four optional modules (80 CATS points) and a research dissertation (60 CATS points).
The MA is awarded to students who successfully complete six taught modules (120 CATS points) and a research dissertation (60 CATS points).
Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Diploma by successfully completing 120 CATS points from taught modules.
Year 1
Core Modules
- Approaches to Research Design
- Dissertation
Our MA will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a range of careers in the private, public and voluntary sectors, domestically and internationally, including working in peacebuilding organisations, charities, international development agencies, journalism, social and community work, dispute resolution, counselling, policing, politics and policy development, law, teaching, religious ministry, research, and doctoral study/academia.
Employment after the Course
Our MA can help you gain the skills and knowledge that can lead to meaningful work in a range of fields all over the world.
You may follow in the footsteps of some of our alumni, who are building careers in restorative justice, equality advocacy, international diplomacy (embassy work), the United Nations, Law school and doctoral programmes, policing, peacebuilding organisations, and organisations working with victims of human trafficking.
Our MA can also be useful as an aspect of continuing professional development for those already working in careers in social and community work, politics and policy making, teaching, policing, religious ministry, the victim's sector, and journalism.
Professional Opportunities
The study and employability skills associated with the MA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice include:
- Group work
- Independent learning
- The collection and analysis of information
- Research skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills: oral, written and presentation skills
- Working under time constraints and to the deadline
Degree plus award for extra-curricular skills
In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's, you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world-leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Degree Plus. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.