Programme structure
The Peace and Conflict Studies master is a full time program. Learning activities are organized according to the following plan for 120 credits in total.
| 4. semester | PECOS4096 – Master's Thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | STV4030A / B / C | STV4911 - Design seminar | PECOS4096 – Master's Thesis |
| 2. semester | Optional course | PECOS4111 – Conflict and Cooperation* | Optional course |
| 1. semester | PECOS4025 - Analytic perspectives on peace and conflict |
PECOS4022 - Applied Statistics for Peace and Conflict Studies |
PECOS4010 – Conflict and state building* |
| 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | |
Mandatory courses
The following courses are mandatory:
- PECOS4025 - Analytic perspectives on peace and conflict
- PECOS4022 - Applied Statistics for Peace and Conflict Studies
- STV4911 – Design Seminar
- PECOS4096 – Master's Thesis
You have to choose one of the following courses:
- STV4030A - Digital Data in Political Science
- STV4030B - Qualitative Data in Political Science
- STV4030C - Survey design for political scientists
Core courses
In addition to the mandatory courses, you must choose two core courses. You must choose at least one of these two core courses:
If you choose not to take both of these, you must also take one of the following core courses (note that not all courses are offered on a regular basis):
- STV4031 – Field research for political science
- STV4032 - Advanced statistics for political science
- STV4217B – Rational Choice Models and International Conflict
- STV4225B – Strategy and Security Policy
- STV4232 – Causes of War in International Politics
- STV4252 – Politics and Strategy in the Nuclear Age
- STV4302B – Nationalism and Ethnic Politics
- STV4510 – Terrorism and Political Violence in Western Democracies
- STV4284 - Conflict and Security in Africa
If you go on exchange in the second semester, you can take one of these courses in the fall semester, or contact the department for help with setting up a plan for your exchange.
Optional courses
Peace and conflict studies
Political Science
Admission to external courses
Supervision
The individual supervision of your master's thesis spans two semesters, and two semesters only. You and your supervisor will normally meet approximately ten times during the course of these two semesters.
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching methods at the programme are based on lectures, seminars and workshops.
Forms of examination and assessments
Examination forms at the programme are mainly written, invigilated exams and term paper assignments. The evaluation of the thesis is based on an assessment of the written thesis as well as an oral examination, during which the students will have the opportunity to defend the thesis.
Discover Your Future
Through the master's degree, you will be offered a complete programme to make it easier for you to discover your opportunities along the way and to make way for good choices later. Discover your future consists of four courses, one for each semester of the master's degree. The courses consist of a combination of four e-learning modules in Canvas, which you can take as you see fit, as well as some physical workshops where you get the opportunity to work on the various topics.
Leave of Absence from Studies
Students have the option to apply for a leave of absence from their studies. For an undocumented leave of absence, students are generally required to apply for two semesters off due to the structure of the program.
It is only possible to apply for one semester of leave without documentation after completing the third semester. Taking a leave of absence after completing the third semester nromally necessitates an interruption in supervision. This interruption must be agreed upon with the supervisor and the department, and can be arranged for a maximum of one semester.
Honours certificate
Are you academically ambitious? It is possible to supplement your master`s degree with an honours certificate worth 20 credits. You take the certificate concurrently with the master`s programme.
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Earlier programme options:
Structure autumn 2020 and 2021
Structure autumn 2017 or earlier