Program Overview
The Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Oslo is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 24 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 Peace and Conflict Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Oslo, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Peace and Conflict Studies 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
- [\'Common mandatory courses\', \'Mandatory track courses (history or political science)\', \'Optional course\', \'Master\\x92s thesis (mandatory)\', \'Conflict and state building\', \'Research Methods\', \'War, Peace and the Nobel Peace Prize\', \'International Negotiations/Conflict Resolution\\xa0.\', \'Internship. Please note that each student are only granted one internship.\', "Master\'s courses in Political Science\\xa0offered in English. For students on both the political science and history track.", "Master\'s courses\\xa0in History. For history track students only."]
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission to master\'s degree studies requires:
- Higher Education Entrance Qualification\xc2\xa0and a completed bachelor\'s degree comparable to a Norwegian bachelor\'s degree. Applicants with foreign education, please refer to the\xc2\xa0country list.
- a specialization defined by the programme
- a minimum grade average of C (in the Norwegian grading scale) or equivalent from the specialization in your degree.
- a language requirement documented by one of the tests/exams below:
a) Passed examination in English foundation course (140 hours/5 periods per week) with a minimum grade of 4 in Norwegian upper secondary school (or an equivalent grade from a Nordic upper secondary school) or passed examination in English from second and/or third school year in Norwegian upper secondary school,\xc2\xa0or
b) An internationally recognised\xc2\xa0English language proficiency test.
Your specialization on Bachelor\'s\xc2\xa0level decides whether you are qualified for the history track or the political science track. Admission requires a specialization in political science OR history equivalent to 80 ECTS credits (approximately one and a half year of study).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-04-18
About University of Oslo
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-04-18
- Start Date 2018-08-14
- Language English
- Duration 24 months