Peace and Conflict Studiespart time, full time
Master of Arts
Master
Degree4 semesters
Standard period of study (amount)
Magdeburg
Location
expired (Germans and inhabitants)
expired (EU), expired (Non-EU)
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
Political Science
Target group
German and international applicants with a relevant very good or good Bachelor's degree
Annotation
Die Studierenden erwerben während ihres Studiums vertiefte Kenntnisse in Theorien und Methoden der sozialwissenschaftlichen Konfliktforschung. Sie kennen die Funktionsweise internationaler Organisationen und Mechanismen, die dem Erhalt bzw. der Wiederherstellung friedlicher Politikformen dienen. Sie sind darüber hinaus vertraut mit den Problematiken und Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten internationaler Politik, insbesondere auch der Menschenrechtspolitik, und sie sind in der Lage, soziale Konflikte auf unterschiedlichen Ebenen sowohl theoretisch zu erklären, als auch mit unterschiedlichen methodischen Ansätzen auf ihre Ursachen und Lösungsmöglichkeiten hin zu untersuchen.
Admission modus
open admission
Admission requirements
Completion of a first degree in Social Sciences and Cultural Studies worth at least 180 ECTS with a grade of “very good” or “good”. Out of the 180 ECTS, at least 30 ECTS must be completed within Social Sciences. Evidence of English language proficiency to C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages through a certificate or equivalent. Applicants whose native language is not German must demonstrate German skills to DSH 2 examination level. Evidence of experience abroad relevant to the course or profession for at least three months. Finally, the requirements for admission include a 3-page informative letter of motivation written in German or English. As a minimum, this should contain the following: Reasons for choosing the subject and place of study; Section setting out the relevant areas of specialisation; Desired career.
Lecture period
- 08.04.2023 - 12.07.2024
- 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2024/2025)
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Languages of instruction
Main language
English
