Master's Programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation
An interdisciplinary master's programme exploring the nature, causes, and transformation of conflicts.
Best for:Best for students interested in interdisciplinary peace studies, conflict resolution, and social transformation.
Overview
The Master's degree programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation at UiT The Arctic University of Norway provides students with critical, interdisciplinary insights into the dynamics of conflict. Based in Tromsø, the programme leverages the unique context of the Norwegian High North to examine how relationships between individuals and institutions can be transformed from destructive to constructive. Students engage in core theoretical debates during their first year and dedicate their second year to conducting independent research for their Master's thesis. The curriculum emphasizes both academic analysis and the development of practical skills for peaceful conflict resolution.
What you'll do
- Attend compulsory courses covering core debates and perspectives in peace and conflict studies during the first year.
- Develop and conduct an independent research project for the Master's thesis in the second year.
- Engage in interdisciplinary analysis of conflict causes and effects.
- Collaborate with academic staff for thesis supervision and guidance.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical conflict transformation scenarios.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master
Language: English proficiency required for academic study
Instruction: English
- Academic writing proficiency
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary research
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- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
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