About the course

Course content

The aim of the course is for students to acquire advanced theoretical knowledge and methodological skills in peace and conflict studies. Through project work the students should also develop the ability to independently and critically analyze key issues and problems within the field.

The course consists of three modules:

1\. Peace and Conflict Theory (15 hp)
The module covers the central concepts and theories of peace and conflict studies.

2\. Method (7.5 hp)
The module covers primary methods and methodological issues of relevance for peace and conflict studies.

3\. Project Work (7.5 hp)
The module consists of a project work including a presentation, defense and evaluation of project works.

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Peace and Conflict Studies I (30 credits), at least 22.5 credits completed

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

Course evaluation

Malmö University provides students who participate in, or who have completed a course, with the opportunity to express their opinions and describe their experiences of the course by completing a course evaluation administered by the University. The University will compile and summarise the results of course evaluations. The University will also inform participants of the results and any decisions relating to measures taken in response to the course evaluations. The results will be made available to the students (HF 1:14).

Contact

For more information about the education:

GPSstudent@mau.se