Program Overview
The Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation at School for International Training 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 Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation 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 7
- Tuition: USD 33,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Brattleboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation 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
- Foundations in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management
- Practitioner Inquiry
- Theory and Practice of Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
- Conflict and Identity
- Initiatives in Peacebuilding
- Post-War Development and Peacebuilding
- Mediation
- Skills and Practices in Inter-Group Dialogue
- Special Topics in Conflict Transformation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Social Innovation and Management
- Policy Analysis and Advocacy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to the MA in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation program, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
- US bachelor\'s degree or an equivalent that demonstrates academic ability
- Demonstrated English language ability
- Intercultural and professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to use experience as a source of learning
English Language Ability
Applicants whose first language is not English and who did not graduate from an English-speaking institution in a country whose official language is English submit test scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or the PTE (Pearson Test of English). (Applicants can access free TOEFL and IELTS practice tests online.)
Applicants taking the TOEFL must receive a minimum score of- 600 on the paper-based test (PBT)
- 250 on the computer-based test (CBT), or
- 100 on the internet-based iBT.
- Applicants taking the IELTS must receive a score of Band 7.0 or higher.
- Applicants taking the PTE must receive a minimum score of 68.
SIT Graduate Institute\xc2\x92s Selection Process
Our admissions staff work one-on-one with every applicant to facilitate a highly informed and multidimensional admissions experience: applicants are encouraged to attend an open house, talk with SIT faculty and staff, and hear from current students and alumni. As applicants become familiar with the attributes of an SIT education \xc2\x97 grounded in the experiential learning model and focused on social justice and leadership skills in intercultural environments \xc2\x97 they determine for themselves in what ways SIT can help them meet their educational and career objectives.English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 33,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 33,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 33,450 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact School for International Training 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 School for International Training
School for International Training
Brattleboro, United States
School for International Training is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months