About the course

Course content

The course objective is for students to develop advanced knowledge and skills in Peace and Conflict Studies. Students will further develop their ability to identify and critically analyze key problems and issues in peace and conflict studies, which mainly is done by writing a bachelor thesis.

The course consists of two modules:

1\. From Theory to Research Outcomes in Peace and Conflict Studies (15 hp)
The first module covers the research process within peace and conflict studies and is a continuation of previous training in theory and method. The module addresses epistemology and research methodology and includes practical exercises and discussions on research ethics.

2\. Bachelor Research Project (15 hp)

The second module consists of individual thesis writing as well as a critical evaluation of the work of another student and the defence of one’s own thesis. Research topic is to be chosen in the cooperation with responsible supervisor. The thesis writing is carried out in close cooperation with the supervisor.

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Peace and Conflict Studies I (30 credits) and Peace and Conflict Studies II (30 credits)

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