Subject description

The subject examines how issues of security, conflict and peace continue to shape the 21st century. It will: introduce students to the way security has been studied in international relations focusing on a range of security studies approaches; examine the causes and consequences of major recent conflicts; and look at … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

INTS807 - Conflict, Peace & Security
INTS202 - Conflict, Peace & Security

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

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Engagement hours

Contact hours:1 hr lecture, 2 hr tutorial

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Understand and explain key approaches to security and peace in International Relations
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Use comparative examples to explore key issues and themes in peace and conflict studies
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Develop and demonstrate depth in research, analytical and presentation skills
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Understand the different effects of conflict on different groups, in particular on women and men.
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Develop a theoretical understanding of conflict, peace and security in International Relations

Assessment details

Annotated Bibliography (1000 words)

Research Essay (2000 words)

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