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Peace and Security Studies

  • Qualification

    : Master of Peace and Security Studies

  • Faculty

    : Law; Business, Economics and Social Sciences; Humanities; Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences

  • Duration

    : 2 semesters

  • Teaching language

    : German/English

  • Program start

    : winter semester, Important semester dates

  • Application period

    : s. below

  • Admission restrictions

    : yes

  • Tuition Fees

    :

Program description

As the first master’s degree of its kind in Germany, the MA in Peace and Security Studies (MPS) is a two-semester, interdisciplinary degree program in which students acquire knowledge of peace research theory and security policy as well as practical expertise. The program thus pursues both transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches involving the natural sciences, the social sciences, and law.

The aim of the program is to introduce highly-qualified graduates from German and foreign universities as well as academically trained professionals to debates and approaches in peace research and security policy. Universität Hamburg offers the program jointly with the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at Universität Hamburg (IFSH) in conjunction with leading academic and security policy institutions as part of the Cooperation Network for peace research and security policy (Kooperationsverbund Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik—KoFrieS).

Career prospects

Graduates of the MA in Peace and Security Studies from Germany and abroad are equipped for careers in peace research and teaching, national and international organizations, public administrations, professional associations, private-sector companies, the media, etc.

Program structure

While most lectures are conducted in German, some also take place in English. Examinations may be written in either German or English. The program is structure as follows:

  • Introductory Module: Orientation Unit
  • Introduction to the residence institutes (RI)
  • Individual program planning, selection of research projects and residence institutes
  • Introduction to debates in peace research and security policy
  • Semester 1
    • Focused study of problematic issues and debates in peace research and security policy in the form of lectures, seminars, block and intensive courses
  • Semester 2
    • Practical components and career-oriented research

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Additional information on degree program

Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik der Universität Hamburg (IFSH) (German)
Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik der Universität Hamburg (IFSH) (English)

Information on studying at Universität Hamburg

Group advising sessions

Applying

  • 240 credit points accumulated during previous degree program
  • An above-average grade in a degree completed at a German or foreign university, or 
    a successfully completed degree from a German or foreign university together with proof of above-average professional experience in the field of peace studies or security policy
  • Good proficiency in German and English

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Applying / Application procedure

Please apply directly to the institution offering this program: Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik an der Universität Hamburg.

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Application period(s)

The application period usually lasts from December to March, the program begins in October.

The application period for the 2016/17 academic year is 20 December 2016 - 25 March 2017.

Selection criteria

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available, the following criteria are used for admission procedures: Application documents: see http://ifsh.de/en/teaching/mps/applications/
Selection procedure (examination, interviews): see http://www.ifsh.de/pdf/studium/FAQ-MPS.pdf (page 10)

Contact

General academic advising

General student guidance and counselling
Universität Hamburg
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Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg
Tel.: (040) 42838-7181
Fax: (040) 42838-2318
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Subject-specific advising

Academic Coordinator
Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik
an der Universität Hamburg (IFSH)
Beim Schlump 83
D-20144 Hamburg
http://ifsh.de/en/teaching/mps/general-information/
26. Jun. 2017
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