Peace and Conflict Studies

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MSc Peace and Conflict Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. MSc Peace and Conflict Studies is designed for students wishing to develop an advanced knowledge of the intellectual terrain of conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding. Reconstruction and reconciliation are vital to effective conflict resolution, or “peace-making,” as is understanding and addressing the underlying causes of said conflict. The MSc in Peace and Conflict Studies familiarises students with the dynamics of well-developed approaches to conflict resolution (or “peace-making”) and the more recent mechanisms of post-conflict peacebuilding which have developed over the pa... International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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