About Defence, Development And Diplomacy in Durham University

With conflicts becoming either increasingly drawn-out, asymmetric wars of attrition or normalise into states of no peace – no war, our understanding of conflict and conflict intervention is shifting. Conflicts are rarely determined by military victory, diplomacy or long-term development, but require securing populations through a comprehensive approach that sees to their political, and economic, as well as their security-related needs. Their outcome will be determined by how well the different arms of government and civil society, both locally and internationally, can work together and how well they understand each others' perspectives.

This interdisciplinary and custom designed MSc offers the unique opportunity to look at conflict, conflict intervention and post-conflict reconstruction through the lenses of defence, development and diplomacy.

The MSc is designed for graduates with a career in government, the armed forces, inter-governmental organisations, NGOs or academia in mind, and for practitioners looking to enhance their practical skills while placing these within a broader theoretical perspective.

Five core modules worth 75 credits plus a Dissertation worth 60 credits plus three optional modules to the value of 45 credits.

Entry requirements

• A 3, 4 or 5-year Bachelors degree from an approved Indian university with a score of 60%-70% depending on the institution

English language Requirements

• IELTS:6.5
• TOEFL:92
• PTE:62

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Durham University Cost of Attendance

For international candidates aspiring to study at Durham University, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living in the UK. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.