M.A. Peace & Security Studies

Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies

M.A. Peace and Security Studies

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
Oyeronke Olademo	Professor & Director B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Theological Perspectives of Peace and Gender
G.A. Animasawun	Reader Ph.D. B.A. (Lagos);  M.A.,(Ibadan)	Communal and Identity Conflict, Insurgency and Counter Insurgency, National and Human Security,Marginality; Neopatrimonialism and Inter- Faith Relations, ICT and Conflict Management
Abosede O. Babatunde	Reader B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Conflict Resolution, Traditional Modes of Conflict Resolution, Human Rights and Security, Resource Governance, Peace- building Development, Gender Studies
Ruth Abiola Adimula	Senior Lecturer LL.B, (ABU, Zaria);(Lagos); LL.M. (OAU,  Ile-Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Law, Gender, Refugees and IDPs Studies, Peace Development
S.A. Raji	Senior Lecturer BPA. (AAU, Ekpoma); B M.Sc., Ph.D. (Jos)	Governance Conflict Management International Relations and Strategic Studies
J.M.K. Mbombo	Senior Lecturer B.A. (Kinshasa); M.A. (London);M. Phil., Ph.D. (Dublin)	Liberal Peace Building, Non-Violent Direct Action, Refugees and border studies, Sustainable Development Goals
*F.A. Adekola	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife);Ph.D. (Paris)	Environmental Security
*O.S. Balogun	Professor B.A. Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin), Ph.D.. (Tokyo)	Food Security
*G.T. Ijaiya	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., (Jos); Ph.D (UDUS)	Development Economic
*A. A. Adeoye	Professor B.A., M.P.A., (Ilorin); M.Ph.D., (Ibadan)	Research Method play Directing, Theatre Criticism Performance and CulturalStudies
*P.F. Adebayo	Professor B.A.,  (Ibadan),  M.Sc.,  (OAU,IleIfe); Dipl. U.s. Std (New York);Ph.D., (Ilorin)	Refugee Studies Conflict Studies, International Relations, Inter-group Relations

*M.A. Adedimeji	Professor B.A., M.A., Ph.D., (Ilorin)	Media and Conflict Pragmatics, Communication Theory, Language andConflict Management
*A.L. Azeez	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., M.A., (LagoPh.D., (Leeds)	Social Communication, Peace Journalism and International Relation and Diplomacy

B. Introduction

The programme is designed for Fellows of the Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, in affiliation withunder a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin. and the Institute. It is a one-year programme whereby the first part is done at the Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, while the transcripts are transferred to the University of Ilorin. The first part involves the Executive Intelligence Management Courses (EIMC). The second part of the programme takes place at the Centre for Peace, University of Ilorin and it involves taking courses in Peace Studies and security-related courses.

The programme is designed for Fellows of the Institute for Security Studies, Abuja, in affiliation with the University of Ilorin. The programme is meant to further expose the Fellows of the Institute for Security Studies (Fsi) to rigorous theoretical and practical training in Peace and Security related issues. This is expected to equip the students with the requisite knowledge and field experiences on conflict management, peace building, security intelligence and strategic studies. There are Core and Elective courses for students to register.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is anchored on the imperative of producing specialists in the area of Peace and Security studies who would be capable to utilize their knowledge in tackling the numerous complex security challenges faced by Nigeria, the West African sub-region, Africa and the global community.

D. Aim and Objectives Aim:

The aim of the M.A. in Peace and Security Studies is to further enrich the academic standard and content of the Fellows of the Institute for Security Studies (Fsi) thereby making them relevant in the scheme of security engagement and peace building activities in Nigeria. The objectives of the programme are to:

1. deliver a well grounded research-led degree awarding programme in a conducive atmosphere that enhances learning and stimulates independent thinking among our students;
2. train manpower in the field of Peace, Security and Development Studies by providing students with theoretical and practical skills in all spheres of Peace Processes, Conflict Management, Security and Strategic Studies and Preventive Diplomacy;
3. initiate and sustain interactions and collaborations with our immediate community and the world at large; and attract the  best  students from around the world to benefit and contribute   to   the   learning environment.

E    Admission Requirements

Candidates must have at least a Credit in English Language and Mathematics in O‘ Level result

F. Duration of the Programme

The programme shall run for 18 calendar months part of which must have been spent at the Nigerian Army School of Education (NASE), Ilorin, while the second part is spent at the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Ilorin.

G Detailed Course Description

PDS 801: Concepts in Peace and Development Studies 2 Credits

Concepts, theories and perspectives of peace. lack of development advances with theoretical and empirical contexts. Issues relating to peace and conflict impact assessment (PCIA) and conflictsensitive development planning. Two- way nexus of peace and development: seminars, local and global case-studies. 30h (T); C

PDS 802: Principles, Strategies and Skills of Conflict Management 3 Credits

Conflict management: theory and practice based on insights from local and global perspectives. Issues of conflict prevention. Management. Resolution and transformation. Skills of coordinating peace processes.   Theoretical,  ethical, logistical   and  administrative steps  for planning interventions in conflict situations. 45h (T); C

PDS 804: Communication in Peace and Conflict Management 2 Credits

Role of communication in all genres of conflict management and peace- building. Case-studies to contextually analyse the misuse of communication and media leading to avoidable conflicts. Best practices of how to prevent and manage conflict through communication from micro to macro contexts. 30h (T); C

PDS 810: Arms Proliferation, Control and Disarmament 2 Credits

Tendency of state and non-state actors to access instruments of coercion. Motivations for arms proliferation: dimensions, categories and consequences. Impact of small arms proliferation on development. Success and failure of demobilisation, disarmament, reinsertion and reintegration in post-conflict and transiting states. 30h (T); E

PDS811: Peace Support Operations 2 Credits

Concept, theory and practice of peace support operations in its historical and contemporary perspectives: classical or traditional peacekeeping, peace enforcement, multidimensional civilian peacekeeping and management of humanitarian emergencies. Case studies from different parts of the world. 30h (T); E

PDS 812: African Security Analyses 2 Credits

Management of the security sector: policing in a democracy, security sector reforms, and the involvement of civilians in crime detection and management. Concentration on theorising the influence of Africa in global strategic calculus, extra-African Security proposals and responses of African states to these proposals. 30h (T); E

PDS 816: Governance and Conflicts in Africa 2 Credits

Closer examination and comparison of lack or ineffective governance in Africa. Theories and forms of governance: role of good governance in the promotion of peace with case studies. Respect for the rule of law and the promotion of popular political participation through electoral processes. 30h (T); E

PDS 840: Dissertation 5 Credits

Working with a Faculty advisor, students enrolled into the centre for peace and strategic studies design projects that integrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their training. 15,000 word research to demonstrate the students ability to inculcate field experience, discussions, and methods learnt in their projects on approved topic. 225h (T); C

H. Graduation Requirements

To obtain the Master degree in Peace and Security Studies, a student is expected to have:

1. registered for a minimum of 30 Credits and a maximum of 34 Credits made up of 20 Core credits from Core courses, 8 Credits from required courses and a minimum of 6 Credits from Elective courses as stipulated in the programme brochure;
2. passed a minimum of 30 Credits including Core and required courses as stipulated in the programme brochure;
3. presented a seminar paper to an approved panel; and iv.  presented a dissertation in his/her area of specialisation.

H. Summary

Core Courses: ISS 801(1), ISS 802(2), ISS 803(2), ISS 805(2), ISS 806(2), ISS 807(2), ISS 808

(2), ISS 809(2), ISS 811(1) PDS 801

(2), PDS802 (3), PDS 804 (2), PDS 810 (2), PDS 811 (2), PDS840 (5) 30 Credits

Elective Courses: PDS 812 (2), PDS 816 (2), ISS 804 (2), ISS 810 (2)

10 Credits