29 Peace and Conflict Studies Master's Degree Programs

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.

The Master's Degree in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from the Seneca Institute offers specialized training in two key areas of crisis management: negotiation and mediation. This program is designed to train professionals capable of effectively intervening in conflict scenarios, both locally and internationally, developing analytical, strategic, and communication skills to address complex situations constructively and professionally.

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?

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.

The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies is an inter-disciplinary programme providing students with an advanced qualification in peace and conflict studies, development and peacebuilding. Drawing upon national and international expertise in the field, this programme will position graduates for a wide range of career options in the public and private sectors as academic researchers.

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.

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.

This inspiring and interdisciplinary master's program from Linnaeus Universityis designed for those passionate about peace, development and international development co-operation. It explores the relationship between poverty, conflicts and sustainable development, and considers political room formanoeuvre for change.Students will analyze current research along with practical work carried out by international institutions, non-governmental organisations and social movements. When working on the final thesis, students may work together with an organization or conduct a field study in a developing country, providing the opportunity to discuss how development issues can be solved in real politics.

The Master's Degree in Mediation and Extrajudicial Conflict Resolution aims to provide a training and professional response to a growing social demand: that inter-subjective conflicts be resolved quickly, peacefully, constructively and in a leading role. The Master is aimed at university graduates in Law, Psychology, Psychopedagogy, Sociology, Pedagogy, Social Work, Social Education, and equivalent qualifications of a social, educational, psychological, legal or health nature who wish to acquire the level of specialization required to work in mediation. From the structural point of view, the Master offers a blended teaching approach, which facilitates the students a more comfortable follow-up.

The Master in Conflict Resolution and Mediation is intended for professionals, consultants, advisors, teachers and researchers who in their professional activity face conflict situations in their different degrees, forms and fields (education, family, community, organizational, criminal, international) .

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.

Do you want to work with security issues and deepen your knowledge of war, terrorism, and international security challenges? The master’s programme in Conflict, Risk and International Security (CRIS) provides you with the tools to analyse and manage complex security risks and armed conflicts. You will be prepared for roles as a project manager, analyst, or security strategist in government agencies, international organisations, the private sector, or for further doctoral studies.

Our three-semester, cohort-based Master's program will train you to be a skilled practitioner who is able to develop innovative approaches to global and local peacebuilding and development. You will be well-prepared for careers in the nonprofit/nongovernmental organization sector, as well as in other public, private, and academic fields.

The master's degree in Conflict Mediation is characterized by a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach. As such, tuition is provided by university lecturers and other professionals a range of fields, including psychology, law, education, economics, business and nursing.

Conflict management in various contexts: civil, criminal, family, school or community, is a professional specialization that is summarized in Mediation, a peaceful way to generate a space for dialogue where people can bring positions closer with the help of the mediator.