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Conflict, Security and Development (917M1)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

In this module we explore the complex relationships that lie at the heart of the development-security nexus in the Global South.

Key questions we investigate are:

• how have states, international institutions and organisations understood and addressed challenges like underdevelopment, state collapse, post-conflict reconstruction and peace-building?
• what challenges have emerged?
• what additional approaches might be employed?

You will learn about how contemporary theories and practices of security and development are shaped by the histories and the power dynamics that structure relations between the Global North and the Global South. You will be introduced to theoretical tools and perspectives that will enable you to approach this subject, grounded in applied examples and cases.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 33 hours of contact time and about 267 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.