MSc Peace and Conflict Studies

The Post-Conflict Justice and Peacebuilding course offered by the University of Aberdeen gives students a deep understanding of the concepts and debates related to the processes of transition from conflict to peace. This program provides a holistic approach, exploring different dimensions of peacebuilding, including humanitarian action, reconciliation processes, recovery, development, etc.Course Content: The course emphasizes understanding the complex issues related to post-conflict recovery and peacebuilding, exploring the debates around justice and peace after conflict. It focuses on the societal, cultural, historical, political, and economic factors that contribute to peacebuilding. This course includes qualitative and quantitative research methods, and offers students the opportunity to undertake an individual research project related to their professional interests.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will study include International Humanitarian Law, Concepts & Debates in Peace-building, International Human Rights Law, and Development Politics.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can look forward to a career in a variety of fields. These include working within a peacekeeping mission, an NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) providing humanitarian assistance, or a government department in charge of foreign affairs and development cooperation, among other career paths.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.