M.Phil. in Peace and Conflict Transformation
| Programme website | http://www2.uit.no/ikbViewer/page...97918&semester=H&p_document_id=97918 (Opens in new window) |
| Contact (person and/or unit) | Trine Dahl |
| Telephone | (+47) 77 64 42 74 |
| trine.dahl@uit.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The Master's degree programme offers insights into the nature and causes of conflicts, practical skills for handling conflicts by peaceful means and peace-building processes.
While traditional peace research focuses on violence and its consequences, the MPCT programme takes a different perspective. It emphasises non-violent conflict handling and explores possibilities for reducing violence. The geographical position of Tromsø in the relatively peaceful Far North provides students with a unique context to study peace. This is a region with a history of peaceful co-existence of diverse ethnic and cultural identities. Non-violent handling of conflict has been an important experience in the region throughout its history. Both the perspective and outlook of the master's programme is clearly global: it actively recruits students from all over the world, creating an environment for cross-cultural teaching and learning experiences. For more detailed information see: http://www2.uit.no.. |
| Application deadline |
Quota applicants: 1 December
International self-financing applicants: 1 December Norwegians and applicants from other Nordic countries: 15 April |
| Nokut certification |
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| Formal prerequisites |
Students must document, at least, three years of study at the university level, equivalent to a bachelor degree, cand. mag. or equivalent qualification in the social sciences, health sciences, humanities, law or education.
Entry into the programme is competitive and based on: 1. Academic qualifications (educational background) 2. Statement of Purpose Applicants must enclose an essay (max 2 pages) stating their purpose for and interest in pursuing this master's degree programme - i.e. relating prior academic achievements and professional experiences to the core concerns of the degree programme. All applicants must write in English. General admission requirements: http://www2.uit.no.. |
| Tuition | No tuition fees |
| Subject area | Social Sciences |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Tromsø, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
| Scholarship | Quota |
| Application procedures | How to apply: http://www2.uit.no/www/inenglish/.../toppsubartikkel?p_document_id=70683 |
