Peace and Conflict Transformation - Master of Philosophy

Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Transformation

The Master's Programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation at UiT gives you the tools you need in order to work with non-violent conflict handeling as the key to lasting peace. The programme is for students who are interested in international and inter cultural relations and wish to gain knowledge about how to reduce violence and conflict, and create peace. All teaching is in English and good English skills is a precondition. Applicants must enclose a statement of purpose (approximately 2 pages) to describe experience from the field, the goal with, and interest in, the programme. The programme gives unique competence in analyzing and understanding topics related to conflict, violence, conflict handeling, and peace on different levels in the society and interpersonal relations.

Students must document, at least, three years of study at the university level, equivalent to a bachelor degree, cand. mag. or equivalent qualification in the social sciences, health sciences, humanities, law or education.

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