Overview

The Master's degree programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation offers critical and interdisciplinary insights into the nature, causes, and effects of conflicts, as well as practical skills for addressing conflicts through peaceful means.

This Master's program from UIT the Arctic University of Norway offers critical and interdisciplinary insights into the nature, causes, and effects of conflict, as well as strategies for building peace and restoring confidence in institutions within conflict-affected societies.

The programme actively recruits students from both Nordic and non-Nordic countries, fostering cross-cultural teaching and learning experiences.

Careers

The MPCT prepares students for challenging careers in sectors as diverse as security and diplomatic services, emergency and humanitarian assistance, international aid and donor agencies, and non-governmental organizations. In addition, MPCT offers transferrable competencies and skills for those who wish to pursue training in professions such as journalism and teaching. Ultimately, MPCT candidates may apply for admission to relevant PhD programmes.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Peace and Conflict Studies

Culture, Conflict and Society

Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation

Methods in social research: An interdisciplinary approach

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tromsø, Norway

Disciplines

International Relations View 6 other Masters in International Relations in Norway

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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85

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) or equivalent qualification in the social sciences, humanities, law, education, psychology or public health.
Grade requirement: - Applicants must have a minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C (2,5) in the ECTS scale.
English proficiency: - Applicants with education from non-Nordic countries must document English language proficiency.
Statement of Purpose: - Applicants must provide a Statement of Purpose (maximum of two pages). This Statement must state the applicant’s motivation for pursuing a Master's degree in this programme (i.e. relating prior academic achievements and professional experiences to the core concerns of the programme). There is no need for recommendation letters.

Valid international passport

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Proof of name change

Completion/fullfilment documentation (applicable to certain countries.)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

100500 NOK / year

≈ 100500 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA + Switzerland will not be charged a tuition fee for studying in Norway.

Living costs

Tromsø

Norway

9000 - 15000 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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