Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-01-27 | - |
Program Overview
This Ulster University short course explores the complexities of memory, identity, and their role in conflict transformation. It equips students with analytical and theoretical skills to understand and address symbolic and cultural struggles, promoting positive change in conflict resolution processes. Through coursework essays, students develop critical thinking and in-depth understanding of the subject matter. The course highlights the importance of memory and identity in post-conflict societies, providing valuable knowledge and skills for careers in peacebuilding, human rights, and related fields.
Program Outline
Memory, Identity and Dealing with the Past (Short Course)
Degree Overview:
This short course at Ulster University delves into the complexities of memory, identity, and their role in transforming conflict. It equips students with analytical and theoretical skills to understand how symbolic and cultural struggles can be addressed and utilized for positive change in conflict resolution processes.
Objectives:
- Equip students with a thorough understanding of the academic field of memory, identity, and dealing with the past through theoretical and practical analysis.
- Develop critical thinking skills to address symbolic and cultural struggles, and understand how they can be constructively integrated into conflict transformation processes.
Outline:
- The course content focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of memory, identity, and their role in conflict transformation.
- It explores the potential of memory work to prevent further violence, promote peace through education, and reform institutions.
- The course delves into the complexities of contested memories and identities in divided societies, and how these factors can hinder peacebuilding efforts.
- It examines the role of symbolic and cultural struggles in conflict transformation, and how they can be addressed constructively.
Assessment:
- Students are assessed through two coursework essays, each focusing on different lecture topics related to the course content.
- Dates and timetabling are subject to confirmation and may be adjusted.
- The course utilizes a combination of lectures delivered by experienced faculty and individual study.
Other:
- The course highlights the importance of memory and identity in conflict transformation, emphasizing its potential to address symbolic and cultural struggles.
- It provides students with the knowledge and skills to understand the complexities of post-conflict societies and contribute to peaceful resolution.
Careers:
While the specific career paths are not explicitly mentioned, the skills and knowledge gained from this course can be valuable in various fields related to:
- Peacebuilding and conflict resolution
- Human rights and social justice
- International relations and diplomacy
- Cultural studies and anthropology
- Education and research
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:
£777.80
England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees:
£777.80
Additional mandatory costs
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
Entry Requirements:
- **A second class Honours degree or above in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law or a cognate discipline from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard.
- substantial and significant experiential learning
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the minimum English entrance requirements of the University and will need to provide recent evidence of this (certified within the last two years).
- Most courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement.
- It is recommended to confirm the specific requirements with the university closer to the application deadline, as they may be subject to change.