Peace and Conflict Studies
International Islamic University of MalaysiaProgram Overview
The Peace and Conflict Studies at International Islamic University of Malaysia is a Master 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 Malaysia 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
- Tuition: EUR 11,137 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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
- Peace Psychology
- UN Methods of Conflict Resolution and Conflict Management
- Disaster Management
- Cross-Cultural Issues in Peace and Conflict
- Civil Society, Democracy and Peacebuilding
- International Law, Human Rights, Diplomacy and Peacebuilding
- Social Change and Development
- Religion and Peacebuilding
- Conflicts and Conflict Resolution
- Resolutions of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
- Peacebuilding in the Muslim/Third World: Malaysias Experience
- Islamic Approach to Conflict and Peace
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A relevant Bachelors degree with good grades (minimum CGPA of 3.0) from an accredited institution of higher learning or any certificates that are recognized as equivalent to a Bachelors Degree.
In addition to the Kulliyyah requirements, an applicant must produce satisfactory proof of proficiency in the English language by:
- The Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- The International English Testing Service (IELTS).
- The IIUM administered English Placement Test (EPT).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 11,137 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 11,137 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact International Islamic University of Malaysia 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 International Islamic University of Malaysia
International Islamic University of Malaysia
Gombak, Malaysia
The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) is a public university in Malaysia. Headquartered in Gombak, Selangor, IIUM has six other campuses all over Malaysia: two medical-centric...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
