Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MA) – International Joint Degree
A two‑year interdisciplinary joint MA taught in English across the UK and Germany.
Best for:Best for students with a strong interest in interdisciplinary peace and conflict research who want international study experience and a practical internship.
Overview
The programme offers a two‑year MA in Peace and Conflict Studies jointly delivered by the University of Kent (UK) and Marburg University (Germany). It combines interdisciplinary coursework, research methods training and a mandatory 10‑week internship. Students spend the first year at Kent and the second year at Marburg, completing required modules and a 14,000‑word dissertation. The curriculum covers conflict theory, mediation, peace‑keeping, risk analysis and international security, drawing on expertise from both universities' conflict research centres. Graduates receive two separate MA degrees, one from each institution.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures, seminars and workshops on peace and conflict theory at both partner universities.
- Conduct interdisciplinary research and write a 14,000‑word dissertation on a chosen conflict‑related topic.
- Complete a mandatory 10‑week internship with an organization of the student's choice between the first and second years.
- Participate in conflict simulations, case‑study analyses and practical mediation exercises.
- Fulfil all required modules at Kent and Marburg, including research methods and psychology of peace and conflict.
- Collaborate with faculty members from the Centre for Conflict Studies and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre.
Requirements
Degree required: First or upper‑second class honours bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent
Degree offered: MA
Language: English; minimum B2 level (e.g., IELTS 6 or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary academic research
- Proficiency in academic writing in English
- Open to international applicants
- No specific nationality restrictions
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Deadline: No fixed deadline · open until filled
Applicants should submit their application through the programme website at the University of Kent. Follow the online instructions, upload the required documents and pay any applicable fees. After submission, the admissions team will review the application and contact successful candidates for further steps.
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Bachelor's transcript
- English language certificate
- Proof of degree
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