Master's in Peace Research and International Relations

University of Tübingen

Germany, Munich

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University of Tübingen

Germany , Munich

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

TÃ¼bingen

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2021

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 2

Next Intake October-2021

Master's in Peace Research and International Relations

About

After successful completion of this Master's programme, students will be able to analyse complex problems of conflict, war and peace as well as of international relations broadly speaking. They will have acquired essential knowledge of essential theories and methods in this field as well as the core empirical issues and their contexts. They will be able to apply this knowledge in the identification and analysis of novel problems of international politics, to independently develop theoretical ideas, and to critically evaluate policies addressing conflicts and other transnational issues. The curriculum of MAPIR builds on a strong theoretical-methodological orientation towards research-based learning, characterised by the application of theoretical knowledge to current case studies as well as the development of epistemological judgement and the practice of methodological skills. To this end, the four basic modules teach the theoretical and methodological foundations of the discipline. These modules are as follows: (1) Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives, (2) Normative and Critical Perspectives, (3) Global Governance and (4) Analysing Armed Conflicts. In the elective area, students are free to pursue their own areas of specialisation and study interests. There are numerous opportunities for in-depth study, ranging from courses on international law to peace education. In addition, four regularly offered excursions in particular provide the option of underpinning theoretical knowledge with practical experience. For this purpose, students can take part in (1) National Model United Nations, (2) Peace Boat, (3) European Security Institutions and (4) Mediation and Negotiation. (The excursions must be [co-]financed by the students.) The module handbook can be accessed on the website of the programme. It contains further information on the compulsory modules as well as an overview and details of the elective modules offered.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Master's programme in "Peace Research and International Relations" is open to students with a higher education entrance qualification who have passed the BA examination or an equivalent examination in Political Science, International Relations or a related subject with a grade of at least "good" (2.5, upper second class or equivalent). Final grades of international applicants will be converted into the German grading system. Please note that the recognition of international degrees in Germany is handled by our central Student Affairs Office (Advising and Admission of International Students), which can provide information about the recognition of specific degrees as well as grade conversion. It is recommended that applicants have achieved at least 60 ECTS in Political Science during their Bachelorâ€™s studies. If your Bachelorâ€™s degree is not in Political and/or Social Sciences and/or International Relations, your transcript of records should indicate the required amount of ECTS. Successful applications are selected on the basis of their BA degree grade, internships or other professional activities in a field related to peace research or international relations as well as awards for academic or any other subject-related achievements.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via the university's online application system: https://alma.uni-tuebingen.de/alma/pages/cs/sys/portal/linkedPortlet.faces?portletGuid=0319ee1d-f5a2-431a-88b2-e2fbb0d400c2&sig=aa6cb6fa4714989f660ff1c94eb89b20