Career options:The MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice prepares learners to work in conflict resolution, negotiation, development, and humanitarian related fields either overseas or in Ireland.
This programme gives graduates knowledge, skills and competencies to work in:
- International Development and Peacebuilding NGOs
- Security Organisations
- International Organisations such as UN, EU and World Bank
- Government Agencies and Departments
The programme is appropriate for early career professionals as well as those already working in security management, humanitarian work, peace education, youth and community work or policy analysis who wish to ‘upskill’ and to integrate an international conflict, security and development dimension to their practice.
Envisaged roles include:
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Conflict Analysis Researchers or Advisors
- Military and security analysis
- Peacebuilding Policy Officer and Advocate
- Political Affairs Specialist
- Peace education practitioner
- Researcher or Advisor on Gender and Security
- Researcher or Advisor on Peacebuilding, Environment and Security
- Project Manager
- Communications Advisor
- Learning and Policy Officer
- Safety and Security Manager or Advisor
- Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration Officer
- Conflict and Humanitarian Advocate
Postgraduate options:For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site