51 Master Programs in Peace and Conflict Studies in Europe for 2024

Master Programs in Peace and Conflict Studies in Europe for 2024Filter
    • Berlin, Germany

    Full time

    4 semesters

    On-Campus

    English

    The “Intercultural Conflict Management” Master program was launched by the Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences (ASH) in 2002, influenced by the notions of the Kosovo war in former Yugoslavia in 1998 and 1999. Under the impression of this war and it’s accompanied cruelties the ASH decided to install a Master program to prepare experts for work in conflict prevention, resolution and management.

    • Vaasa, Finland

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Targeted at those seeking to create a positive impact on society, this master’s degree programme aims to prepare its students for professional activity in both interpersonal and international conflict situations. Developed with the challenges of modern-day society in mind, students of this course will gain a deeper understanding of the role that human behaviour plays in altering civilization and how peace, mediation and conflict resolution are essential to the growth of society and the creation of a better quality of life for its inhabitants.

    • Valletta, Malta

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    This dual degree programme combines the faculties of two renowned educational institutions: George Mason University’s School for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, the oldest and largest programme of graduate conflict studies in the United States, and the University of Malta’s Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies, which has been offering advanced degrees in diplomacy and building bridges between Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East for the past twenty years. The teaching faculty will be provided by S-CAR and MEDAC who will share teaching responsibilities in this programme. More information - http://www.um.edu.mt/icp/MSc-Conflict-Analysis-Resolution

    • Belfast, United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    This is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme taught through subject areas that include law, anthropology, English, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology and the creative arts. Module choice within the programme will permit you to build your own personalised portfolio of knowledge and learning within the area of conflict transformation and social justice. You will be taught by academics and practitioners whose expertise is both national and global and who offer research-led teaching in areas of conflict such as South/ Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Southern Europe, South America and Northern Ireland. Queens University offers the only global interdisciplinary MA programme on Conflict Transformation and Social Justice.

    • Brighton, United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    We have an interdisciplinary perspective on questions of peace, vulnerability and insecurity. You’ll gain a grounding in concepts of conflict, security and development.

    • Aarhus, Denmark

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Human Security is a unique interdisciplinary Master’s Program and the first of its kind in Europe. Over your two years of study you will learn several approaches to human security and you will achieve a deep understanding of conflicts and ecosystems all over the world. You will learn to analyse and you will learn how to intervene in settings comprising complex and interwoven social, environmental, economic, and political factors. At the same time you will develop the ability to carry out an informed and critical analytical assessment of human and environmental safety by combining scientific theories with real-life experiences.

    • Antwerp, Belgium
    • Online

    Full time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    This Advanced Master’s programme analyses governance problems and possible responses, with due consideration to the specific historical pathways of individual countries, as well as the interaction between dynamics at the national/state level and the local/society level. It also addresses the impact of global developments.

    • Pisa, Italy

    Full time

    15 months

    On-Campus

    English

    The Master in Human Rights and Conflict Management is a postgraduate 1st level Master's program designed to provide students from different cultures and backgrounds with a deep understanding of the linkages between human rights and conflict management theory and practice.

    • London, United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    1 year

    On-Campus

    English

    Strategic Communication is a term that has been used and abused in recent years. As an academic field, it is quite recent and has been explored mostly in the context of Marketing and Business. However, the concept is broader and represents an important tool for governments, agencies and institutions. In this programme, students will learn how states and their governments communicate in international politics and how they shape long-term strategies in a range of fields from military to diplomatic to aid and development.

    • Hamburg, Germany

    Full time

    2 semesters

    On-Campus

    English, German

    Master of Peace and Security Studies. Are you interested in the connections between peace and security? Do you want to learn about complex security challenges and policy strategies to avoid or reduce violence? Do you already have first practical experiences in the field and want to expand your knowledge and skills?

    • London, United Kingdom

    Part time

    2 years

    Distance Learning

    English

    This MA has quickly become one of the largest programs on forced migration anywhere in the world. The programme provides a solid legal, practical, and theoretical understanding of refugee protection and forced migration. You will become more independent in managing and critiquing law, policy, and practice, and also in gathering, organizing, and deploying evidence to form balanced judgments and develop policy recommendations.

    • Aglantzia, Cyprus

    Full time

    18 months

    On-Campus

    English

    The program is designed for students interested in understanding central issues and challenges in the interdisciplinary study of peace, conflict, and democracy globally.

    • Tromsø, Norway

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    The Master's program offers an in-depth understanding of the key issues informing the field of peace and conflict studies. It provides interdisciplinary insights into the nature and causes of conflicts, as well as efforts at building peace and restoring confidence in institutions in conflict-affected societies. It actively recruits students from Nordic and non-Nordic countries to create and promote cross-cultural teaching and learning experiences.

    • Leeds, United Kingdom

    Full time, Part time

    12 months

    On-Campus

    English

    Address the global challenges of poverty and violence by linking theory and practice and make a positive difference in the lives of people around the world. This is your opportunity to develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development both nationally and internationally.

    • Tampere, Finland

    Full time

    2 years

    On-Campus

    English

    Interdisciplinary approaches to conflict transformation, conflict resolution, and sustainable peace in local, international, and global contexts. Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research (PEACE) provides a multi- and interdisciplinary approach to peace and conflict research. The program was ranked as a Top 10 degree in conflict resolution and peacebuilding by the Peacekeeper in 2017.