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M.Phil in Peace and Conflict Studies

University of Oslo

Programme website	http://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/peace-master/ (Opens in new window)
Contact (person and/or unit)	International Education Office
Telephone	(+47) 22 85 82 00 (10:00-15:00)
Email	international@admin.uio.no
Programme duration	2 years
Programme description	The Master's Programme in Peace and Conflict Studies is a two year full-time academic programme that leads to a Master of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies. The programme offers studies of peace and conflict related issues through two study options, one in political science and one in history. Both tracks combine mandatory and elective courses. The programme aims at providing a background for work in voluntary organizations, research, inquiry and information activity, civil and military administration and the educational system. Why is it possible to solve some, but not all conflicts by means of negotiations and diplomacy? What, if anything, is new in ‘new wars’? How does the distribution of power among states affect the likelihood of inter-state war? How has warfare changed over time? Under what conditions are decisions concerning use of force likely to be the result of misperceptions? Are democratic states more peaceful than authoritarian states? When you have successfully completed the Master’s Programme Peace and Conflict Studies, you have acquired theoretical and methodological tools that enable you to analyse these and similar questions in a scientific manner.
Application deadline	1 December for self-financing applicants. 15 April for citizens from the EU/EEA area + citizens from Switzerland. 15 April for Norwegian/Nordic applicants and applicants with permanent Norwegian residence permit.
Nokut certification	Yes (What is this?) NOKUT (Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education) NOKUT is an independent state body whose purpose is to safeguard and develop the quality of Norwegian higher educational institutions. This is done through evaluation, accreditation and recognition of quality systems, institutions and study programmes. Only courses that are accredited or recognised by NOKUT, or are accredited as a result of the institution's blanket accreditation, have the right to be called "higher education". More information about NOKUT: www.nokut.no
Formal prerequisites	Applicants for Master's Degree Programmes are required to have a minimum of 3 years of study at a recognized university or college beyond the minimum requirements for matriculation at a Norwegian institution of higher education, which means to a level equivalent to a Norwegian Bachelor's Degree. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/..
Tuition	No tuition fee
Subject area	Social Sciences
Degree level	Master
City	Oslo, Norway
Credits	120
Language of teaching	English
Application procedures	The online application form for the Master's degree programmes will be available from 1 October. For more information, please see http://www.uio.no/english/studies/admission/master/index.html