Overview
Conflict is a key feature of international politics and all social relations. It manifests in many forms and understanding the nature of conflict and, more importantly, the steps to resolution is paramount to government officials.
Through examining the causes, dynamics and options for resolution, you will be provided with a comprehensive overview of key themes in conflict analysis. These will be common themes, applicable in different contexts including political, corporate and public domains.
By drawing on prominent recent and historical examples, we will illustrate these themes as they play out in real-world settings.
What will I achieve?
Upon completion of this International Conflict Analysis and Resolution course at King's College London, students will be able to:- Develop analytical skills that can be applied in a business, government or the third sector (non-governmental organisations) setting to analyse international conflicts.
- Make informed assessment of dynamics and future of conflict
- Evaluate strategies for conflict resolutions and mediation applicable in different situations.
Programme Structure
What does this course cover?- Week 1: An overview of conflict
- The first week will provide a conceptual introduction to conflict. We will focus on the different types and manifestations of conflict as well as the drivers that influence conflict dynamics.
- Week 2: Examining strategies
- The second week will focus on examining the strategies of parties in conflict through exploring some of the key strategic concepts and their application in an adversarial setting.
- Week 3: Evaluating democratic innovations
- The final week will focus on conflict resolution and explores methods such as negotiations and mediation among other means.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
International Relations Diplomacy View 30 other Short Courses in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This short course is for mid-career professionals. Standard entry requirements are a 2:1 degree plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Applicants without a 2:1 or higher degree are welcome to apply and typically require 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 950 GBP for the full programme during 1 months. -
National
950 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 950 GBP for the full programme during 1 months.