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Displaying 151 universities offering MA programmes in Peace from all over the globe.
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Spain
Jaume I University
International Peace, Conflict and Development Studies: the main goal of this master's degree is to create an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary learning community in which the peaceful transformation of conflicts is fostered by recognising, respecting and understanding diverse cultures and ways of life. Sometimes, the students – who come from different countries – have experienced wars and violent conflicts directly, and this makes the discussion richer and facilitates the search for alternatives to face unfair situations in a peaceful manner. The lecturers come from renowned universities, organisations and institutions worldwide, which contributes to providing the programme with an international and intercultural profile.
University of Granada
Culture of Peace, Conflicts, Education and Human Rights: the master’s degree in Peace Culture, Conflicts and Human Rights is a conjuncted qualification offered by the Peace and Conflicts Institute of the University of Granada, the the Unesco desk of Conflicts Resolution of the University of Córdoba the Faculty of Education of the University of Malaga and the Faculty of Science of Education of the University of Cádiz, and it is the product of an agreement signed by their own universities with the aim of contributing to the knowledge and development of human rights, the principles of democracy and men-women equality, solidarity, protection of the environment, universal accessibility and promotion of peace culture.
Sri Lanka
University of Colombo
Master of Conflict and Peace Studies. The Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Colombo offers a one-year, interdisciplinary Master of Conflict and Peace Studies in blended mode, with eight courses over two semesters and an independent study. The curriculum was originally developed in collaboration with the UN-mandated University for Peace, and a related Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict and Peace Studies is also available.
Sweden
Linnaeus University
Peace and Development Programme: the Peace and Development Programme provides you with comprehensive knowledge within the areas of conflict transformation, peacebuilding, development work and international development cooperation. You also gain knowledge about the connection to human rights and security issues. By combining theory with experiences from practice abroad, you will be able to work in a wide range of organisations, both in Sweden and abroad. The language of teaching is English, and the programme offers cross-cultural perspectives and experiences.
Umeå University
Peace and Conflict Studies: research at Umeå University focuses on the causes of war and conflict and the conditions for peace. Key topics include peace negotiations, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, human rights, poverty reduction and sustainable development, with projects on regional variations of peace in Sri Lanka, women’s organisations as peacebuilders in post-war states, and conflict in Indigenous and Sámi communities.
University of Uppsala
Peace and Conflict Studies: Why is there armed conflict? How do we reach sustainable peace? Peace and Conflict Studies is a relatively young research field addressing crucial issues in a troubled world. The Master's Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies gives you a broad skill-set with specialised knowledge in conflict management and peacebuilding at both a national and global level.
Switzerland
University of Basel / swisspeace
MAS Peace & Conflict. swisspeace and the University of Basel jointly offer postgraduate continuing education in peacebuilding, including the Master of Advanced Studies in Peace & Conflict alongside diploma and certificate programmes. Designed for working professionals with field experience, the modular programmes combine academic grounding with swisspeace's practice expertise in mediation, dealing with the past, gender, conflict sensitivity and peace promotion.
Thailand
Mahidol University
MA in Human Rights and Peace Studies. The Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies (IHRP) at Mahidol University, near Bangkok, offers a Thai-language MA in Human Rights and Peace Studies with a participatory approach, alongside an English-language international MA in Human Rights launched in 1999. IHRP also hosts the regional Master's in Human Rights and Democratisation in Asia Pacific.
Payap University
MA in Peacebuilding. The Department of Peace Studies at Payap University in Chiang Mai offers graduate education in peacebuilding, including an English-taught MA alongside its international PhD in Peacebuilding and certificate programmes. Growing out of the university's Institute of Religion, Culture and Peace, the programmes train professional peacebuilders with multi-perspectival approaches, drawing students from across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Prince of Songkla University
Master of Arts in Conflict and Peace Studies. The Institute for Peace Studies at Prince of Songkla University in Hat Yai, which has faculty-level status, offers an MA in Conflict and Peace Studies. Coursework covers theories of conflict and peacebuilding, human rights, religion and peace, mediation and peace journalism, and many theses address the conflict in Thailand's southern border provinces.