University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 11-1 Fri

This is a core module for the Masters programme in Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS). It is explicitly designed to be taken alongside its allied core module, IR 5701 Peace and Conflict Theory. Like that module it is concerned with examining the fundamental nature of war and peace but it focuses on a comparative assessment of real world examples from the past and contemporary scene. In particular, it concentrates on evaluating practical approaches commonly undertaken to try to end conflict by various actors ranging from the benign ('can't we just sit down and talk about this?') to the risky ('should we bomb to end wars?') or even horrific ('why not kill them all?'). In short, it aims to encourage reflection on 'what works' in peace-building.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture and 1 seminar.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: re-sit and/or re-submission