MSc Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

The MSc in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding is an innovative, interdisciplinary program designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted dimensions shaping the transformation of violent conflict. It arrives at a critical time when global conflicts are escalating and becoming more diverse, necessitating new forms of expertise and practice in conflict transformation. The program draws on insights from politics, international relations, sociology, and law to explore framings of violence and conflict. Students engage with diverse themes such as security and development, conflict transformation in practice, technology and the digital landscape, and transitional justice. The curriculum includes simulation exercises, guest lectures by leading policymakers and practitioners, and innovative assessments to build essential practical skills. Graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles in both the public and private sectors, addressing complex political, social, economic, legal, and psychological factors driving change.