Postgraduate Programme Specification
MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | MA Conflict Transformation and Social Justice | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Arts | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | POL-MA-CT | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100617 - War and peace studies - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Full Time or Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year Part Time - 3 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
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Programme Specific Regulations This programme follows the University's Regulations. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
Students will develop intellectual skills (e.g. critical reasoning, analysis, interpretation); practical skills (e.g. retrieving and sifting information, evaluation skills, observational skills, qualitative and quantitative analysis skills); and transferable skills (e.g. time management, teamwork, effective communication).
Students will be provided with the opportunity to study and critically examine the key conceptual, moral, justice, political and cultural issues that define conflict, conflict transformation and social justice. This will relate to the fields of political science, law, philosophy, sociology, history, anthropology and psychology.
The programme will provide students with an opportunity to study across disciplines. This will promote employability and develop independent research skills.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Ability to use evidence to develop a clear and logical argument and use information effectively in a direct and appropriate way. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching (core and elective), group discussions, methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision/writing). Also bibliographical skills development, IT skills development and methods based teaching. Graduate School training. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to organise and also synthesise extensive amounts of complex scholarship, information and data and in so doing be able to explain, verify and critique such information and knowledge; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching (core and elective), group discussions, methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision). Also bibliographical skills development, IT skills development and methods based teaching. Graduate School training. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to develop and design conflict transformation and social justice practices; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Primarily through class based teaching, fieldwork visits, essay and report writing and dissertation tasks. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to develop and construct independent thinking around key approaches to conflict transformation and social justice; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching (core and elective), group discussions, methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision). Also bibliographical skills development, IT skills development and methods based teaching. Graduate School training. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to identify, understand, interpret and evaluate relevant theoretical, subject-specific and methodological arguments; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching, group discussions; methods based practicals, presentations and dissertation (supervision/ independent writing). Development of reading skills and use of IT to locate relevant sources and methodologies. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to manage, explain and develop subject-specific knowledge through independent study; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Assignments, presentations (individual/group), methods based, dissertation (independent writing) practicals, essay writing, report writing and subject evaluation in assessment. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to identify relevant and subject-specific and inter-disciplinary knowledge, sources and data; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Assignments, presentations (individual/group), methods based, dissertation (independent writing) practicals, essay writing, report writing and subject evaluation in assessment. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to identify relevant and subject-specific and inter-disciplinary knowledge, sources and data; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching, group discussions; methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision). Graduate School training (bibliographical and IT skills). Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, seminar contribution, practicals, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Ability to use feedback effectively. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Meetings with dissertation supervisor; written feedback on dissertation drafts before submission; class based feedback. Methods of Assessment Non-Assessed |
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Ability to think and argue creatively, in an advanced manner, to display originality of thought and argument and clearly support arguments in innovative ways. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching, group discussions; methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision). Graduate School training (bibliographical and IT skills). Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case report, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to work efficiently to deadlines. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Preparation of assessments for modules. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to manage time and multiple learning commitments; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Graduate School training; preparation of assessments for modules. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case report, literature review and dissertation. |
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Ability to reflect independently on one’s own progress and identify and act upon one’s own development needs with respect to life-long learning and career development. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Graduate School training; meetings with tutor/advisor/supervisor Methods of Assessment Non-assessed |
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Ability to use information and communication technologies effectively and creatively. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Graduate School training; class based teaching Methods of Assessment Practicals, case study based assessments. |
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Ability to be self-directed and exercise initiative. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Dissertation (topic choice, data collection, independent writing). Methods of Assessment Dissertation |
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Personal study skills and study management. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Graduate School training. Methods of Assessment Non-assessed. |
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Advanced written skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Dissertation and other written assessment Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case report, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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Effective oral communication skills. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Presentations (group/individual). Methods of Assessment Presentations. |
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Ability to problem-solve. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching, group discussions; methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision). Graduate School training (bibliographical and IT skills). Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case report, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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A systematic understanding and knowledge of the principal features of conflict transformation and social justice within an inter-disciplinary frame. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes on the principal features. Group discussions on the knowledge and principal features. Presentations that discuss these principal features. Dissertation in which principal features may be discussed/analysed and/or accounted for. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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A systematic understanding and critical awareness of the influence of theories and models that affect conflict transformation and social justice practices; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that include teaching and illustrating the influence of theories and models of conflict transformation and social justice. Group discussions regarding form and meaning of theories and approaches to conflict transformation and social justice. Presentations regarding key and/or multiple approaches/theories. Dissertation centred upon understanding of various theories and models on conflict transformation and social justice with regard to analysis, explanation, comparative analysis, theorisation and/or paradigm study accounting. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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A systematic understanding and knowledge of the skills required in order to study conflict transformation and social justice; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Class based teaching (core and elective), group discussions; methods based practicals, presentations, dissertation (supervision). Graduate School training (bibliographical and IT skills). Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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A systematic understanding and knowledge of the application of conflict transformation and social justice; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that includes teaching (i.e. case studies) and illustrating the application of conflict transformation and social justice. Group discussions regarding application of conflict transformation and social justice. Presentations regarding application. Dissertation centred on application of conflict transformation and social justice via analysis, explanation, theory and or case study based. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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An efficient understanding and knowledge of various approaches to conflict transformation and social justice within contemporary societies, regions and related global interactions; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that include teaching (i.e. case studies) and illustrating approaches to conflict transformation and social justice. Group discussions regarding form and meaning of approaches to conflict transformation and social justice. Presentations regarding key and/or multiple approaches. Dissertation may be centred upon understanding of various approaches by region and global interactions as regards analysis, explanation, comparative analysis, theorisation and/or case study accounting. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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An understanding of alternative forms of dispute resolution and significance of advocacy and negotiation methods in the administration of social justice and conflict transformation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that include teaching (i.e. case studies) and illustrating the advocacy, mediation and negotiation as means, modes and practices. Group discussions regarding application of dispute resolution and models for/of same. Dissertation may be centred on analysis of dispute resolution as analysis, theory or case study. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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An understanding of multiple processes involved in designing and delivering conflict transformation and social justice; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that include teaching (i.e. case studies) and illustrating the application of conflict transformation and social justice. Group discussions regarding application of conflict transformation and social justice. Presentations regarding application. Dissertation centred on application of conflict transformation and social justice may be analysed, explained, theorised and/or case study based. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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A conceptual appreciation and critical awareness of the ethics of conflict transformation and social justice delivery; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that include teaching and explaining the ethics of conflict transformation and social justice. Dissertation examining the context of ethics both in terms of permission for independent study and also ethics as a mode of study/analysis. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation. |
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A conceptual understanding and critical awareness of the context (historical, political, policy, sociological, international, legal, human rights etc.) of conflict and its reproduction; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Core and elective classes that include teaching and illustrating the various understandings (from variant disciplines) of conflict reproduction. Presentations regarding causality of conflict. Dissertation examining the context of conflict and its reproduction. Methods of Assessment Essays, presentations, case reports, practicals, literature review and dissertation |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Social Injustice | PHL7057 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Global Concepts and Practice of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice | CSJ7001 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 60% | 40% | 0% |
| Comparative Human Rights | LAW7816 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Politics and Institutions of Northern Ireland | PAI7021 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Engaging citizens in democratic institutions | PAI7100 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Global Terrorism | PAI7007 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Religion and Peacebuilding | CSJ7005 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Inequality and Emotions | SOC9058 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Politics of the Republic of Ireland | PAI7022 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Policing and Crime Prevention | LAW7841 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Algorithms and Society | SOC9071 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Global Political Economy | PAI7030 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Anthropology of Business: Designs for a New Age | ANT7003 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| APPROACHES TO RESEARCH DESIGN | HAP7001 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Gender and Politics | PAI7032 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| International Human Rights Law | LAW7812 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Transitional Justice | LAW7811 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Dissertation | CSJ7002 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Institutions and Politics of the European Union | PAI7052 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Theoretical Criminology | LAW7810 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Anthropology of Music | ANT7013 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| From Cold War to Cold Peace: The Transformation of the International Order, 1979-1999 | PAI7058 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Cultural Policy: International Perspectives | SCA7002 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Conflict Intervention | PAI7027 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Anthropology of Conflict: Ireland and Beyond | ANT7023 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| Human Rights in Practice | LAW7813 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Conflict and Change in Northern Ireland: New Sociological Research | SOC9062 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Students must take 180 credits - 6 MODULES (THREE in Semester 1 and THREE in Semester 2) PLUS the MA Dissertation (60 credits).
Students are required to take TWO CORE modules in semester 1 PLUS the MA Dissertation.
Students should normally have passed all taught modules prior to progression to the dissertation.
Students are required to take FOUR OPTIONAL modules (One OPTIONAL module in semester 1 and THREE OPTIONAL modules in semester 2. N.B. If choosing to take SOC modules, Students must take BOTH in order to ensure they gain sufficient credits
“Students will be notified each academic year of the optional modules being offered in the following academic year. Students are advised that not all optional modules will necessarily be offered in each academic year. Also, the delivery of a module may be subject to a minimum number of enrolments as well as unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness of a member of staff). The range and content of optional modules will change over time as degree programmes develop and students’ choice of optional modules may also be limited due to timetabling constraints.“