MLitt Peace and Conflict Studies

Oh excuse me, how long does the course last? 12 months? Then I have to register for a 50-week-accommodation? Where do you all stay? I am trying to find accommodation but I'm not sure if it should be 37 or 50 weeks. And if it's 50 weeks, then the university accommodation that has 50 weeks available is quite far.

Hey! I'm doing the Peace and Conflict course this year (2009-2010). Just writing my dissertation now.

...wow, I can't believe I'm almost done.

But feel free to ask any questions you may have about the course!

How did you like the course overall? What was your background and do you feel that you're all equipped for a career in peacebuilding or something similar? Of course I don't even know what your career goals are

Basically, I'd be happy to hear about your experiences and anything you'd like to share! Where did the fieldtrip take you? And what's your diessertation on?

Thanks so much

Yes, it's 12 months. I got an offer for Albany and accepted. I'm quite glad I got one of the cheaper options, and it's by the beach

Also, you could just go with 37 weeks and then move for the summer. I hear a lot of postgraduates do that.

Oh, I just ask the agency in my country to register for Standley Smith though it is just 37 weeks long because I think another those have 50 weeks available are so far. Dont you think it's far? I dont know but it seems to be (from the map) The problem for me is that I have to find a new place to live after 9 months. Or I should change to somewhere else like Albany?

I haven't decided yet because I got an unconditional offer also from KCL LSE and UCL...I'm very confused ...since I don't have the money to go to LSE...and It's very hard to choose between KCL and St. Andrews for peace and conflict studies...or the MA in Human Rights at UCL...any advice?

Well, first off, what area do you want to get into? the UCL course provides a very direct and obvious career path. I can't soeak for KCL, but I have been tod my someone who works in the Peace Studies/Conflict resolution field that St. Andrews is very well thought of...okay, so it's not IDS or SOAS, but the course is very well respected. One thing I will say, environment wise, KCL and St. Andrews will be very different - i.e. there's no nighclubs in St. Andrews for a start. lol. Ace for me, but would put some people off...depends what your priorities are, I guess

Have you also looked at Bradford? They have an excellent reputation in the field of Peace Studies and International Development.

Thx for your answer..actually you made some fair points...I will probably choose UCL because I'm more into human rights. Thanks for you help.

p.s. Do you study at St.Andrews?