MA Peace and Conflict Studies at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg

Programme overview

The English Master's programme Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) attaches great importance to a theoretically well-founded academic education. At the same time, the practical relevance of these concepts and methods is discussed and demonstrated in the seminars. Specific conflicts and cases are analysed within the courses offered and practical skills of conflict management are trained within special practice modules.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities | Duration: 4 semesters | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Intake: Winter semester | Location: Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

What you will study

The Master's programme Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) is characterized by its internationality and interdisciplinarity, its beneficial study conditions as well as the combination of theory and practice. Approximately one quarter of the students enrolled in the PACS programme comes from abroad, from both European neighbouring countries and Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Career pathways

These competencies qualify our graduates as excellent candidates for various professional fields, international organizations as well as for positions in associations or in an academic career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Appropriate Bachelor in social or cultural sciences with a minimum GPA of 2,5 on the German scale - Proof of Englisch on level C1 - Letter or Motivation - Proof of international experience (work or studies) of at least three months No admission restriction (no numerus clausus). Accepting applications for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme 2022/2023 from 1 June to 15 July. Further details. Application deadlines: Applicants with a German Bachelor degree (apply directly to OVGU): 15 July; Applicants with an International Bachelor degree (via uni-assist): 15 July.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters

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