Program Overview
The Peace and Conflict Studies at Philipps-Universität Marburg is a MA programme in Humanities taught in English, German 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 Germany 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, German
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Marburg, Germany
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
- International Humanitarian Aid and Humanitarian Interventions
- The Effects of Development on Domestic Conflicts
- Participation and Positive Peace
- International Und Transnational Terrorism
- Migration Und Human Rights
- Human Rights in Areas of Conflict
- Social and Legal Aspects of Transitional Justice
- Domestic Wars and Peace Processes in Latin America
- Democratization Processes in Africa
- Mulitlateral Diplomacy
- Gender and Conflict
- Peace-building and Nation-building in Post-Conflict Societies
- Islam as a Political Challenge
- Water as Conflictmatter
- Regional Conflicts and International
- Energy Security
- International Strategies for Fighting Poverty
- Social Disintegration as Cause for
- Group Focussed Enmity
- Informal Economies in Civil Wars
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The required entrance qualification for the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies is a Bachelor or equivalent university degree with sufficient knowledge of methods in empirical social science research as well as in English and German. Applicants need to have sufficient knowledge of German, because the courses are largely held in German. For those that do not have sufficient experience in methods of social research, there may be exceptions made on the condition that the student takes appropriate research methods courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; EUR 250 (Tuition (Semester)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Philipps-Universit\xc3\xa4t Marburg 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.
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