This degree examines the major theories and leading practices of conflict and conflict resolution in international affairs, supplementing theory with detailed case studies. Topics include risk analysis, negotiation, mediation, conference diplomacy, twin track diplomacy, third party intervention, peace keeping, peacemaking, and coercive diplomacy. The programme includes simulation exercises. The programme aims to: provide a programme that will attract, and meet the needs of both those seeking to prepare for careers in fields concerned with international conflicts and those with a general intellectual interest in international conflict analysis; provide you with a research-active teaching environment which gives you a good grounding in the study of study of international conflict and war, co-operation and peace; examine how state, non-state and supra-national actors behave and interact in conflict situations; ensure that you acquire a solid knowledge of the theories of the causes and dynamics of different kinds of conflict and the means to overcome them; ensure that students who specialise in regional conflicts acquire an advanced understanding of the historical, cultural, social and institutional context of the area to be studied; prepare students for various careers in jobs related to international conflict analysis as well as for career changes in the spirit of lifelong learning; develop your general research skills and personal skills (transferable skills). PgDip course is also available.