Program Overview
The Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a MA 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 United States 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
- Tuition: USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lowell, United States, United States
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
- Strategies for Conflict Transformation
- Integrative Seminar
- Research Methods
- Seminar in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Theories of Political and Criminal Violence
- Community Conflict Resolution
- Sustainable Housing Development & Land Use: Conflict, Policy/Practice
- Everyday Peace
- Politics of Regression and Dissent
- Mediation: Theory and Practice
- Peace and Conflict Experience
- Introduction to Community Social Psychology
- Seminar in community Social Psychology
- Applied Social Psychology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution college or university.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better. Applicants must submit an official transcript from the undergraduate institution that awarded their degree and an official transcript from any other undergraduate institution at which the applicant was awarded course credit. At the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, students may be admitted with a grade point average below 3.0.
18 credits of Peace and Conflict Studies related coursework. Courses dealing with the general themes of causes of conflict, resolution of conflict or the building of peace will be considered Peace and Conflict Studies coursework. Additionally, courses that are similar to the Peace and Conflict Studies elective courses will be considered as prior coursework. At the discretion of the Graduate Admissions Committee, a student may be admitted with fewer credits, especially in the case of a student with work experience in the field.
- The Graduate Admissions Committee is aware that while some of the applicants will have a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, many will be applying with degrees in related fields. This requirement will ensure that all incoming Master\xc2\x92s students will have some familiarity with the key topics in the field. At the same time, this requirement is not expected to be prohibitive for applicants.
- In the event that a student does not have the necessary background credits in Peace and Conflict Studies and does not have relevant work experience in the field, the student may be admitted under the condition that they complete relevant courses during the summer prior to matriculation or during the first semester.
An application fee as set by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination Aptitude Test. (Use of GMAT or LSAT scores may be approved by the Graduate Admissions Committee.) Students for whom English is not a national language must also submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). GREs are waived for BA/MA students and will be waived for UML alumni who graduated with 3.0 or higher.
Three letters of reference from individuals familiar with the educational and/or professional performance of the applicant.
A personal statement about the applicant\'s professional interests, educational and work qualifications, and future goals as related to the program.
A resume or curriculum vitae summarizing education and work experience.
An interview may be requested by the Graduate Admissions Committee.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 25,853 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell 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 University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
United States
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months