Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MA) (International Joint Degree)

Two-year English-taught international joint degree with University of Kent focusing on violent conflict analysis, prevention and management, drawing on politics, international relations, sociology and psychology with first year at Kent and second year at Marburg.

Academic requirements

All applicants are considered on an individual basis. Professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Courses held in English.

Accepted bachelor fields

First degree in relevant field for peace and conflict studies. Programme is interdisciplinary drawing on politics, international relations, sociology, and psychology.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Dissertation of 14,000 words

Mandatory internship

Mandatory internship of at least 10 weeks

Tuition fee

University of Kent charges fee for first year. See Kent website for details.

Semester contribution

Second year at Marburg follows standard semester fees

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: University of Kent charges fee for first year. See Kent website for details. Semester contribution: Second year at Marburg follows standard semester fees

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