Peace and Security Studies
Qualification
: Master of Peace and Security StudiesFaculty
: Law; Business, Economics and Social Sciences; Humanities; Mathematics, Informatics and Natural SciencesDuration
: 2 semestersTeaching language
: German/EnglishProgram start
: winter semester, Important semester datesApplication period
: s. belowAdmission restrictions
: yesTuition Fees
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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).
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
Additional information on degree program
Information on studying at Universität Hamburg
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
Applying / Application procedure
Please apply directly to the institution offering this program: Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik an der Universität Hamburg.
Application period(s)
The application period usually lasts from December to March, the program begins in October.
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)
Selection procedure (examination, interviews): see http://www.ifsh.de/pdf/studium/FAQ-MPS.pdf (page 10)
Contact
General academic advising
Subject-specific advising
Academic Coordinator
Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik
an der Universität Hamburg (IFSH)
Beim Schlump 83
D-20144 Hamburg
https://ifsh.de/en/teaching/mps/informations
Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik
an der Universität Hamburg (IFSH)
Beim Schlump 83
D-20144 Hamburg
https://ifsh.de/en/teaching/mps/informations
16. Sep. 2021