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PhD – Doctoral programme "Global Studies: Peace and Security in Africa" at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

GESI and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at Addis Ababa University jointly offer a three-year interdisciplinary doctoral programme in Global and Area Studies with a focus on peace and security in Africa. It has run since October 2012.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Philosophy  |  Department: Global and European Studies Institute (GESI)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: structured doctoral programme  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

The programme qualifies graduates for academic work, international organisations, conflict management, prevention and resolution, and early warning within the African Peace and Security Architecture.

Career pathways

Academia and research in Ethiopia and neighbouring countries, international organisations, conflict management, prevention, resolution and early warning.

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Application information

Duration: 3 years

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