MA Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding
A comprehensive Master's programme bridging social science theory with practical peacebuilding and conflict transformation skills.
Best for:Best for students with a background in social or political sciences seeking to combine academic research with practical peacebuilding experience.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Conflict Studies and Peacebuilding at Osnabrück University is a full-time, four-semester programme designed to integrate academic research with professional practice. Students explore the causes, dynamics, and mediation of conflicts through a social science lens, covering political theory, international relations, and comparative studies. The curriculum emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative analytical methods, with a specific focus on intra-state conflicts. Beyond theoretical coursework, the programme mandates a two-month internship to provide students with hands-on experience in NGOs, international organizations, or research institutes. Graduates are prepared for careers in peacebuilding, policy consulting, and international development.
What you'll do
- Complete five compulsory modules covering conflict theory, methodology, and political economy.
- Participate in practice-oriented workshops on project management and policy consulting.
- Undertake a mandatory two-month internship in a relevant professional field.
- Conduct independent research for the Master's thesis.
- Engage in elective courses from related disciplines such as migration research or law.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, political science, or a comparable field with at least 30 ECTS in relevant subjects.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English (B2 level required; IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4, or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge of social science or political science theories.
- Proficiency in social science research methodology.
- English language proficiency at B2 level or higher.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in social sciences, political science, or related disciplines (history, geography, ethnology, psychology, law, economics).
- Must document at least 30 credit points in political or social science subjects if the degree is in a related field.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-06-15
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal. International applicants must apply between 1 April and 15 June, while applicants with German degrees apply between 15 May and 15 July.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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