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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 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.

Become an expert in terrorism in a comprehensive way and specialize in the design and application of strategies, policies and security measures in the fight against organized crime and care for victims of conflicts.

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

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.

All students enrolled under this program will take most of the courses within the International Peace Studies program, however, this specialization will include 12 credits focused specifically on Media, Peace, and Conflict Studies.

The M.A. Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution program at AUR is a multidisciplinary exploration of how we approach, mediate, and resolve conflict on both global and cultural levels. Graduates from this program are equipped to analyze the background context and causes of conflict and to develop effective strategies for addressing it.

This three-year bachelor's programme provides you with in-depth knowledge of Peace and Conflict Studies as a field, including its historical and theoretical foundations and its key analytical and methodological approaches. Moreover, you will get insights into specialised subject areas within the field, such as civil society and social movements; media, propaganda, and enemy images; and the role of the United Nations.

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.

The MA in Peace and Conflict Studies is an exciting international and interdisciplinary two-year Program focusing on violent conflict as well as its prevention and management. It is a unique Program that is jointly offered by the University of Kent and the Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany and is taught in English.

The programme studies conflict and peace, peacebuilding, substainable development, socio-economic relationships, human rights and security.

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

Address the global challenges of poverty and violence by linking theory and practice and making a positive difference in people's lives worldwide. This is your opportunity for MA Peace and Development to develop your awareness of the relationships between peace, conflict resolution and development nationally and internationally.

Gain the knowledge you need to pursue a career in international peace-keeping, crisis diplomacy, post-conflict reconstruction, and sustainable development. Focused case studies and interactive simulations will build your understanding of negotiation, mediation, diplomacy and third-party intervention.

The Master of Arts Degree in International Peace Studies provides an interdisciplinary and critical analysis of the causes and consequences of a wide range of contemporary conflicts and violence that impact on global, international and human security. Topics to be explored include militarization, armed conflicts, violent extremism, economic, social and gender injustices, cultural and religious identity conflicts, and competition over environmental resources. An in-depth understanding of peacebuilding and peace processes in response to these issues is built.

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.

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?

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