MA Conflict, Memory and Peace
A binational Master's programme focused on conflict transformation, transitional justice, and memory studies.
Best for:Best for students in humanities, social sciences, or law seeking a comparative, international approach to peace and conflict studies.
Overview
The MA in Conflict, Memory and Peace is a joint degree programme offered by the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and the Universidad del Rosario in Bogota. The curriculum explores the intersection of peacebuilding, transitional justice, and collective memory, examining how societies process violent pasts through media, public spaces, and legal frameworks. Students spend their first year in Germany and their second year in Colombia, benefiting from a comparative perspective on conflict transformation. The programme integrates academic study with practical experience, including a mandatory internship in Latin America and a research-focused Master's thesis.
What you'll do
- Complete core coursework in peace and conflict studies during the first year in Germany.
- Engage in comparative research regarding conflict transformation processes in Europe and Latin America.
- Participate in elective modules at the partner university in Bogota during the second year.
- Undertake a mandatory internship at an organization or company in Latin America.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master's thesis with intensive academic supervision.
- Develop intercultural competencies through binational academic exchange.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, law, or social work.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (B2) and Spanish (B2) are required; German (A2) is recommended.
Instruction: English, Spanish, and German.
- Proficiency in English at B2 level.
- Proficiency in Spanish at B2 level.
- Academic background in relevant social science or humanities disciplines.
- Ability to engage in critical analysis of historical and social memory.
- Applicants must hold a BA degree in humanities, social sciences, law, or social work.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-01
Applications must be submitted through the university's online portal. Candidates are required to provide a letter of motivation and may be invited for an interview.
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of language proficiency
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