4-Term Pathway - Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences - Transfer to Master of Arts - Conflict, Governance and Development

Prepare for a Master's in Conflict, Governance, and Development at the University of York. Join our Pre-Master's program in London today!

Program Description If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s, a Pre-Master’s can help you gain a place on a postgraduate degree. For progression to the 1st year of a postgraduate degree at the University of York. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take additional modules designed to improve one or more of your English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects. Master of Arts - Conflict, Governance and Development Development is an inherently political process of change that tests human relationships. By exploring these relationships students will see the connections between violent and non-violent conflict, processes of development, and how they relate to the governance of the modern world. This course combines a strong focus on the major theories of development with empirical analysis of the experiences of particular countries and regions. Students will examine key conflict and development case studies and apply major theories of international development to deepen their understanding of local, national and global processes of change as part of this dynamic course.