Program Overview
The Global Peace at Vesalius College Brussels is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Global Peace programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brussels, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Global Peace programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Theory and Practice of International Relations and Geopolitics
- Theories and Applied Issues of Global Peace, Security and Strategic Studies
- The Role of International and Regional Organizations (including UN, IMF, Word Bank, NATO the EU and other regional organisations)
- Diplomacy and Foreign Policy Analysis
- Research Methods
- Networking and Professional Skills Training Workshops \x96 Preparation for Capstone Course in Semester 2
- History of Global Conflicts and Global Security
- Global and Emerging Powers
- Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Peace Enforcement
- Terrorism, Counterterrorism and (De-) Radicalisation
- Comparative Regional Security Studies
- History and Theory of Strategy
- Emerging Security Threats in Theory and Practice (incl. Cybersecurity, Energy Security, Environmental Security)
- Internship
- Negotiating the Global Economy 1: Trade
- Negotiating the Global Economy 2: International Finance
- Transnational Network Diplomacy and Global Public Policy
- Diplomacy, Global Development and Humanitarian Aid
- The EU as a Global Diplomatic Actor
- International Law for Diplomats
- The Politics and Diplomacy of the Transatlantic Relationship
- Negotiating the International Environment: Agents, Actors, Issues
- Public Diplomacy and Communication (Science and Culture in the age of social media)
- MA Thesis \x96 12 ECTS
- MA Capstone Practicum: Policy-Oriented Advising \x96 6 ECTS
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A first undergraduate degree, qualifying for graduate studies in the country of origin.
- TOEFL score of over 90, or equivalent proof of English language competence (i.e. IELTS)if your degree was not taught in English.
Application Documents
- Application Form
- Official transcripts
- Copy of undergraduate diploma
- Application Fee of 50 euro
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 13,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vesalius College Brussels directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vesalius College Brussels
Vesalius College Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months