Programme approval 2008/09
PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
1. Programme Title
Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies
For undergraduate programmes only
Single honours
2. Final award
Award
Title
Joint
ECTS
equivalent
90
Any special criteria
MA
Credit
Value
180
ECTS
equivalent
60
Any special criteria
PG Diploma
Credit
Value
120
Credit
Value
120
ECTS
equivalent
60
Any special criteria
Conflict
Resolution in
Divided
Societies
3. Nested awards
Award
Title
Conflict
Resolution in
Divided
Societies
4. Exit awards
Award
Title
Postgraduate
Diploma
Conflict
Resolution in
Divided
Societies
5. Level in the qualifications framework
6. Attendance
Major/minor
N/A
Students must take and pass120
credits of taught modules
An unclassified PG Diploma may be
offered in cases where a total of 120
credits of any combination of
modules have been achieved.
M
Full-time
Part-time
Mode of attendance
X
X
Distance
learning
No
Minimum length of programme
1 year
2 years
n/a
Maximum length of programme
3 years
4 years
n/a
7. Awarding institution/body
8. Teaching institution
9. Proposing department
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PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
King’s College London
King’s College London
Middle East and Mediterranean Studies
Programme, Department of Theology and
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10. Programme organiser and contact
Details
11. UCAS code (if appropriate)
12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/
professional and statutory body guidelines
13. Date of production of specification
14. Date of programme review
Religious Studies.
Dr Michael Kerr
[email protected]
n/a
No benchmark for MA
November 2008
2014/2015
16. Educational aims of the programme
The MA in Conflict Regulation in Divided Societies is designed to provide an understanding
of the history and politics of deeply divided societies equipping students with the relevant
intellectual tools for further postgraduate study in the arts and humanities. It will allow
students to ascertain an in-depth understanding of the theory of conflict regulation in divided
societies and immerse them in the international relations that shape and determine their
political processes. The modules provided within the MA will enable students to undertake a
detailed examination of the exogenous and endogenous variables that make and break peace
processes in some of the world’s most intractable ethno-national conflicts.
Specifically the MA will permit students to
 become familiar with the causes and consequences of revolution, civil war and
conflict regulation in divided societies which may include Algeria, BosniaHerzegovina, Burma, Cambodia, Cyprus, Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Iraq, Iran,
Lebanon, Malaysia, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Northern Ireland, Singapore,
South Africa, Southern Thailand and Turkey.
 gain specialist knowledge of and develop the ability to critically analyse divided
societies through structured case study analysis and research led teaching
 examine the political, religious, ideological and historical factors that contribute to the
persistence of ethnic conflict
 study and examine internationally led peace processes in different parts of the world
and third party intervention in divided societies
 master the ideological discourse pertinent to this field and engage with the scholarly
debates within it
 begin to use an array of primary sources for research purposes
 gain practical experience in designing and conducting research projects
17. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge,
understanding and skills in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding
The programme provides a knowledge
These are achieved through the
and understanding of the following:
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
1. State building failures in divided
societies; revolution and change in divided
The acquisition of a highly focused and
societies;
detailed knowledge of divided societies
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PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9 th February 2011
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PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
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2. Ideology, religion and nationalism in
divided societies;
3. Theories and debates concerning
conflict regulation in divided societies;
4. Building an understanding and critical
awareness of the different theoretical,
historiographical and methodological
approaches to conflict regulation,
revolution, civil war and democratisation
in divided societies;
5. Appropriate personal and professional
conduct in the context of the discipline.
through lecture/seminar based optional
modules providing in-depth case study
and comparative analysis.
For the duration of the MA students
will be urged to undertake independent
reading on the subjects of interest to
them. This will complement what is
being taught on the core and optional
modules.
Students will give non-assessed seminar
presentations through which they may
develop ideas for their dissertation.
Assessment: Essays, dissertation, oral
and written seminars and seminar
presentation.
Skills and other attributes
These are achieved through the
following teaching/learning methods
A critical awareness can undertake
and strategies:
analysis of complex, incomplete or
contradictory areas of knowledge
The acquisition of a highly focused and
communicating the outcome
detailed knowledge is achieved by
effectively;
enabling students to present and lead
A critical awareness, can synthesise
seminars on their chosen topics in order
information in a manner that may be
to address specific comparative
innovative, utilising knowledge or
questions.
processes from the forefront of the
For the duration of the MA students
discipline/practice;
will be urged to undertake independent
A level of conceptual understanding
reading on the subjects of interest to
that will allow her/him critically to
them. This will complement what is
evaluate research, advanced
being taught on the core and optional
scholarship and methodologies and
modules.
argue alternative approaches;
Students will give non-assessed seminar
Initiative and originality in problem
presentations through which they may
solving. Can act autonomously in
develop ideas for their dissertation.
planning and implementing tasks at a
This will require independent and
professional or equivalent level,
original thought, discourse analysis and
making decision in complex and
critical evaluation within a comparative
unpredictable situations.
intellectual framework
Intellectual skills:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assessment: Essays, dissertation, oral
and written seminars and seminar
presentation.
Practical skills:
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These are achieved through the
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1.
2.
Can operate in complex and
unpredictable and/or specialised
contexts, and has an overview of the
issues governing good practice;
Is able to exercise initiative and
personal responsibility in professional
practice.
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
The acquisition of a highly focused and
detailed knowledge is achieved by
enabling students to present and lead
seminars on their chosen topics in order
to address specific comparative
questions.
For the duration of the MA students
will be urged to undertake independent
reading on the subjects of interest to
them. This will complement what is
being taught on the core and optional
modules.
Students will give non-assessed seminar
presentations through which they may
develop ideas for their dissertation.
Students will be required to design their
own research topics and produce a
dissertation which should be an original
piece of work.This will require
independent and original thought,
discourse analysis and critical
evaluation within a comparative
intellectual framework
Assessment:
Essays, dissertation, oral and written
seminars and seminar presentation.
Generic/transferable skills:
1. Can work effectively with a group as
leader or member. Can clarify tasks
and make appropriate use of capacities
of group members. Is able to
negotiate and handle conflict with
confidence;
2. Is able to use full range of learning
resources;
3. Is reflective on own and others’
functioning in order to improve
practice;
4. Can competently undertake research
tasks with minimum guidance;
5. Is an independent and self critical
PAF initially approved: 31 July 2009
QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
These are achieved through the
following teaching/learning methods
and strategies:
The acquisition of a highly focused and
detailed knowledge is achieved by
enabling students to present and lead
seminars on their chosen topics in order
to address specific comparative
questions.
For the duration of the MA students
will be urged to undertake independent
reading on the subjects of interest to
them. This will complement what is
being taught on the core and optional
modules.
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6.
7.
learner, guiding the learning of others
and managing own requirements for
continuing professional development;
Can engage confidently in academic
and professional communication with
others, reporting on action clearly,
autonomously and competently;
Has independent learning ability
required for continuing professional
study, making professional use of
others where appropriate.
Students will give non-assessed seminar
presentations through which they may
develop ideas for their dissertation.
This will require independent and
original thought, discourse analysis and
critical evaluation within a comparative
intellectual framework
Assessment: Essays, dissertation, oral
and written seminars and seminar
presentation.
18. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject
benchmark statement(s)/professional, regulatory and statutory body guidelines
There is no benchmark for this programme at MA level. However, the programme’s structure
and content have been informed by reference to the benchmark documents description of
competencies that students would have attained at the end of an undergraduate programme in
the areas of politics and IR, history and modern languages. The programme is also informed
by the Framework for Higher Education and Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern
Ireland, and in particular by its ‘Descriptors for a qualification as Masters (M) level: Masters
Degree.
19. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular
subject combination, either educational or academic
N/A
Which is the lead department and/or School?
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PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
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20. Programme structure
(Note: the availability of optional modules may vary slightly from year to year; the following are the modules available at the commencement of the programme)
Code
Title
Credit Credit Status (I, Cr, Cp, CrCp,
Pre-requisite/ CoAssessment
Level
Value
P, O) for each type of
requisite (Please note
module
the module code)
Single
Joint Major/ Single Joint Major/
Minor
Minor
Full-time Study
First Year
7AAJM210 Conflict and Coexistence in Divided Societies
7
40
Cr
Yes
Coursework (4 x 3000 word essays)
7AAJCR01 Dissertation (MA Conflict Regulation in
7
60
Cr
Yes
Dissertation (15,000 words)
Divided Societies)
Student must take 80 credits from the following list of
optional modules
7AAJM207 Intellectual History of the Contemporary
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Muslim World
7AAJM208 Ethnic and Religious Pluralism in the Societies
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
of Southeast Asia
7AAJM200 Unmoved by Herzl’s Vision: British anti7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Zionism, 1900-1948
7AAJM201 The European Union and the Middle East:
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Economics, Politics and Peace
7AAJM202 The US & the Middle East: Intervention and
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Mediation since 1945
7AAJM204 A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7AAJM203 War & Peace in the Middle East
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7AAJM205 Ethnic Conflict Regulation in Divided
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Societies
PAF initially approved: 31 July 2009
QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
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7AAJM206
Ideology, Revolution and Civil War in the
Middle East
7AAJM209 Truth and Reconciliation in Divided Societies
7AAJM211 The Middle East & Border Disputes in the
Middle East & North Africa
7AAJM215 Knowledge, Education & Development in the
Middle East & North Africa
7AAJM216 Iranian Regional Power: Politics, Economics
& Competition
7AAJM217 Religion, Conflict & Peace Building in the
Greater Middle East
7AAJM222 Globalization & Business in the Middle East
Various
Optional level 6 language modules for
Graduate students in the Modern Language
Centre to the value of 20 credits
Part-time Study First Year
7AAJM210 Conflict and Coexistence in Divided Societies
Students must take 40 credits from the following module
options.
7AAJM207 Intellectual History of the Contemporary
Muslim World
7AAJM208 Ethnic and Religious Pluralism in the Societies
of Southeast Asia
7AAJM007 Unmoved by Herzl’s Vision: British antiZionism, 1900-1948
7AAJM201 The European Union and the Middle East:
Economics, Politics and Peace
The US & the Middle East: Intervention and
7AAJM202 Mediation since 1945
PAF initially approved: 31 July 2009
QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
6
20
20
O
O
No
No
Coursework
Varies according to module selected
7
40
Cr
Yes
Coursework (4 x 3000 word essays)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
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7AAJM204
7AAJM203
7AAJM205
7AAJM206
7AAJM209
7AAJM211
7AAJM215
7AAJM216
7AAJM217
7AAJM222
Various
A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
War & Peace in the Middle East
Ethnic Conflict Regulation in Divided
Societies
Ideology, Revolution and Civil War in the
Middle East
Truth and Reconciliation in Divided Societies
The Middle East & Border Disputes in the
Middle East & North Africa
Knowledge, Education & Development in the
Middle East & North Africa
Iranian Regional Power: Politics, Economics
& Competition
Religion, Conflict & Peace Building in the
Greater Middle East
Globalization & Business in the Middle East
Optional level 6 language modules for
Graduate students in the Modern Language
Centre to eth value of 20 credits
Second Year
7AAJCR01 Dissertation (MA Conflict Regulation in
Divided Societies)
students must take 40 credits from the following module
options.
7AAJM207 Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World
7AAJM208 Ethnic and Religious Pluralism in the Societies
of Southeast Asia
PAF initially approved: 31 July 2009
QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
7
7
7
20
20
20
O
O
O
No
No
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
6
20
20
O
O
No
No
Coursework
Varies according to module selected
7
60
CR
Yes
Dissertation (15,000 words)
7
7
20
20
O
O
No
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
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7AAJM007
7AAJM201
7AAJM202
7AAJM204
7AAJM203
7AAJM205
7AAJM206
7AAJM209
7AAJM211
7AAJM215
7AAJM216
7AAJM217
7AAJM222
Various
Unmoved by Herzl’s Vision: British antiZionism, 1900-1948
The European Union and the Middle East:
Economics, Politics and Peace
The US & the Middle East: Intervention and
Mediation since 1945
A History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
War & Peace in the Middle East
Ethnic Conflict Regulation in Divided
Societies
Ideology, Revolution and Civil War in the
Middle East
Truth and Reconciliation in Divided Societies
The Middle East & Border Disputes in the
Middle East & North Africa
Knowledge, Education & Development in the
Middle East & North Africa
Iranian Regional Power: Politics, Economics
& Competition
Religion, Conflict & Peace Building in the
Greater Middle East
Globalization & Business in the Middle East
Optional language modules for Graduate
students in the Modern Language Centre to the
value of 20 credits
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
7
7
20
20
20
O
O
O
No
No
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework (1 x 5000 word essay)
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
20
O
No
Coursework
7
6
20
20
O
O
No
No
Coursework
Varies according to module selected
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme?
Yes only Graduate level language modules in the Modern Language Centre. Maximum 20 credits.
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PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
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Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded)
30 credits
Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A3; 5.10?
Yes, students are permitted with approval by the Programme Coordinator to take up to 20 credits of level 6 language modules in the Modern Language Centre
(MLC) in addition to their normal tariff of 180 credits. The normal criteria for admission to the MLC language modules apply.
Are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3, 20.7?
No
Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also
differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards)
Exit Award provision
A classified PG Diploma may be offered in cases where students have gained 120 credits from taught modules (as identified on the nested award)
Includes condoned fails
An unclassified PG Diploma may be offered in cases where a total of 120 credits of any combination of modules have been achieved.
Includes condoned fails
With permission from the Programme Coordinator, students may take one module of 20 credits outside the programme from modules available in the School of
Arts & Humanities or the School of Social Science & Public Policy, or exceptionally elsewhere in the College.
PAF initially approved: 31 July 2009
QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
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Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of
study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme.
Programme structure and award requirements (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a
programme or nested/exit awards)
(a) numbers of introductory, core, compulsory and optional modules to be taken in each year of the programme with related credit values
full time:
180 credits earned through 1 x 40 credit core module, 1 x 60 credit core dissertation module and 80 credits of optional modules (students may take a maximum of 20
credits of graduate language modules at level 6).
Part time
Year 1
80 credits earned through 1 x 40 credit core module and 40 credits of optional modules (students may take a maximum of 20 credits of graduate language modules
at level 6).
Year 2
100 credits earned through 1 x 60 credit core dissertation module and 40 credits of optional modules (if not taken in year 1, students may take a maximum of 20
credits of graduate language modules at level 6).
(b) range of credit levels permitted within the programme
6&7
(c) maximum number of credits permitted at the lowest level
20 credits
(d) minimum number of credits required at the highest level
160 credits
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QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012
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21. Marking criteria
The assessment criteria follow the College’s general criteria for the assessment of MA
programmes.
22. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced
by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who
meet the entry requirements
Publicity and programme handbook
These clearly communicate the key skills that will be required during the programme, the
content of each module, the intended teaching methods to be used and the module’s status
(core/compulsory/optional).
Teaching methods
A wide range of teaching methods are utilised (as demonstrated by box 17), including:
handouts in alternative formats, electronic resources placed on the website, lecture notes in
advance in electronic formats.
Assessment
Advice has been taken from the Equality and Diversity Department to ensure assessment
methods do not unfairly discriminate against students with disabilities. The College’s Special
Examination Arrangements Committee (SEAC) considers requests for adjustments to
assessment to take account of learning and/or physical disabilities. Module outlines specify
the assessment methods that will be used.
Feedback
Feedback on the programme is regularly collected from students, including information from
students with disabilities about their learning experience. The information collected is used
towards the on-going development and improvement of the programme. In particular, it has
prompted closer working with ISS to ensure that subject resources are offered in a range of
alternative formats wherever possible.
PAF initially approved: 31 July 2009
QA&AA modified for 2010/11: 15 February 2010
PAF modified by ASQ re: exit awards: 25th May 2010
PAF finalised for 2010/11: 11 October 2010
PAF modified for 2011/12 by ASQ: 9 th February 2011
PAF finalised for 2011/12: 26 October 2011
PAF modified by QAS for 2012/13: 28th March 2012
PAF finalised for 2012/13: 23 August 2012