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Peace and Conflict Transformation - master
Facts
| Duration: | 2 År |
| Credits (ECTS): | 120 |
| Qualification: | Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Transformation |
| Admission requirements: | Students with a BA or equivalent qualification in social sciences, humanities, law, education, psychology or public health |
| Application deadline: | Nordic applicants: April 15th International applicants: November 15th |
| Application code: | Nordic applicants: 5059 International applicants: 2034 |
Programme description
The Master's degree programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT) offers interdisciplinary insights into the nature and causes of conflicts, as well as skills for handling conflicts by peaceful means.
The Norwegian High North provides a unique setting for studying the transformation relationships between individuals, groups, and institutions from destructive to constructive bonds. The programme is intentionally based in the city of Tromsø, because it has a long history of working towards peaceful co-existence among local ethnic and cultural groups.
During the first year, students will attend compulsory courses to learn about the core debates and perspectives in the field.
The second year focuses mainly on Master's Thesis projects. These thesis projects are designed by the students themselves, depending on their individual interests and experiences. The programme offers opportunities to collect data from any part of the world to support Master's Thesis projects.
Programme structure
| 10 ects | 10 ects | 10 ects | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1. sem. (autumn) | SVF-3901 Master's Thesis in Peace and Conflict Transformation - 40 stp. | SVF-3021 Integrated Peace and Conflict Studies - 20 stp. SVF-3022 Culture, Conflict and Society - 10 stp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. sem. (spring) | SVF-3024 Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation - 20 stp. SVF-3025 Methods in social research: An interdisciplinary approach - 10 stp. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4. sem. (spring) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the programme, the candidate should have the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of:
- the history and evolution of peace and conflict studies as a distinct field of study
- the key theories, debates and issues informing peace and conflict studies
- the nature and causes of violent conflict at all levels of human interaction - interpersonal, intergroup, community, national and global
- the diverse mechanisms for transforming conflictual relationships between individuals, groups and institutions into constructive bonds
- the diverse mechanisms for handling the consequences of violent conflict
- the existing state of knowledge in closely related fields of study in an overall multi-disciplinary perspective
Skills
Capacity to:
- think critically and creatively in dealing with peace and conflict problematics
- identify and review relevant literature on specific issues
- formulate research questions and select appropriate theoretical and methodological frameworks
- design and carry out an independent research project, which involves the use of diverse data sources, under supervision
- collect, collate and interpret large amounts of data and communicate results effectively
- assess the quality of theoretical and methodological perspectives underlying other scholarly works
Competence
Ability to:
- present and discuss aspects of one's own work effectively at academic and public arenas
- read and obtain a nuanced understanding of texts, and provide critical and constructive feedback
- analyze relevant academic- and research ethical problems
- apply knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects
- be reflective about their positionality vis-à-vis conflict and peace
- contribute to new thinking and innovation processes
Teaching and assessment
Set curriculum makes a fulltime study for 2 years, approximately 1500-1800 workhours per year.
Activities are lectures, seminars, student presentations and peer reviews, individual supervision, excursions, and guest lectures.
The teaching and learning methods are problem-based, i.e. using problems and issues informing everyday life as teaching materials. The teaching involves lectures, seminars and self-readings. The variety of teaching methods are designed to enhance the students' problem-solving capabilities. Every student will be assigned a thesis supervisor in the first year of study. Supervision is given through seminars and individual tutorials.
Language of instruction
Exchange possibilities
Exchange studies abroad will make you more attractive on the job market. Studies abroad will increase your learning outcomes, improve your language skills, give you unique adventures and international experience.
The Master’s degree programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT) has bilateral exchange agreements with universities abroad where the student may take modules that will subsequently be approved as part of the degree. In this degree programme, we make room for outbound student exchange in the 3rd semester. We make certain reservations concerning what modules the exchange university has to offer.