Program Overview
This MA or Graduate Diploma program in Peace and Development Studies explores the nature of conflict, conflict resolution approaches, and the connections between peacebuilding and development. It provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective work in humanitarian issues, peace operations, and related areas. The program is offered full-time or part-time and includes elective modules in various topics related to international affairs and political science.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MA or Graduate Diploma in Peace and Development Studies investigates debates about the origins and nature of conflict and explores a range of approaches to conflict resolution. Contemporary cases of conflict and responses to these are examined, as are the connections between peacebuilding and (economic, political and human) development. Considering that the vast majority of international organizations working on humanitarian issues currently understand that peace, security and development are deeply interrelated areas of their work, this program takes a much-needed holistic view of the post-conflict environment to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge which are needed for effective work in this area or for further study.
Outline:
Autumn Semester
- Graduate Seminar in Development
- Graduate Research Methods
- One elective module
Spring Semester
- Graduate Seminar in Peacebuilding
- Research Methods (progressing dissertation)
- Two elective modules
Summer
- Dissertation
Electives
- Graduate Seminar in Contemporary Political Theory
- Graduate Seminar in International Relations
- Graduate Seminar in Institutions and Policies of the EU
- Public Administration Theory & Practice
- Graduate Seminar in International Co-operation and Conflict
- Graduate Seminar in European Governance
- Representative Democracy in Europe
- Global Justice
- Gender and Politics
- International Political Economy
Careers:
The course prepares students from diverse backgrounds for a career in or further research on international affairs, conflict management and resolution, peace operations, humanitarian assistance, development aid and related areas.
Other:
- The program is offered full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years).
- The program is designed to provide students with awareness of the complexities of peacebuilding and development in diverse global case studies, thereby encouraging graduates who can contribute effectively in these areas at a professional level.
- Part Time: EU - €4,052 Non-EU - €9,092
- Full Time: EU - €7,718 Non- EU - €18,000
