Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
A multidisciplinary Master's programme focused on conflict analysis, peacebuilding, and human rights.
Best for:Best for students with a social science background seeking a career in international peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding violent conflicts and non-violent resolution mechanisms. Students engage with theories and methods from international relations, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and linguistics to analyze complex global and regional political contexts. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical aptitude and practical skills, including mediation techniques and operational simulations. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in international organizations, human rights policy, and conflict management. The programme includes a mandatory internship to bridge academic knowledge with practical experience.
What you'll do
- Participate in lectures and tutorials covering key theories of peace and conflict studies.
- Engage in practical training for negotiation, mediation, and moderation.
- Conduct qualitative research using various methodological approaches.
- Analyze political strategies and projects related to security and human rights.
- Complete a mandatory internship in a relevant institution.
- Collaborate on projects with international partners and guest lecturers.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts or comparable university degree with at least 30 ECTS in social science
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; C1 level (e.g., IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Above-average academic grades
- Foundational knowledge in social sciences
- C1 level proficiency in English
- Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Minimum 30 ECTS credits in social science subjects
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal or by email. Applicants should ensure they meet the English language requirements and provide official certificates. Scholarship applicants must adhere to the earlier deadline specified for the DAAD programme.
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
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