Overview
As the Conflict Resolution and Mediation programme of Tel Aviv University is interdisciplinary in nature, we accept applicants from a wide variety of academic backgrounds which reflect the interdisciplinary interest in conflict resolution around the world. Accepted students have come from academic fields as disparate as: Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, History, Cultural Studies, Fine Arts, Business Administration, Law, and more.
Career:
There are no specific professional profiles that would require this particular degree in the sense that specific degrees are required to be a lawyer or a physician. However, understanding negotiation and conflict resolution is a core necessity and asset for any profession that includes sustaining relationships and other dynamics of interpersonal, organizational, community-based, international and intercultural life.
The following are good examples of works that suit conflict professionals: Trainers, consultants, organizational conflict design specialists, human resource managers, mediators and arbitrators, community development and equal opportunity advocates, violence intervention and prevention professionals or community peacemakers.
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Council for Higher Education. In the United States, Tel Aviv University programs participates with the Department of Education’s FFEL Program.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Principles and Processes of Negotiation in Conflict Resolution
- Research Methods
- History of the Middle East
- Political Approaches to Conflict
- Socio-Psychological Approaches to Conflict
- Cultural Approaches to Conflict Resolution: Islamic and Jewish Perspectives
- International Law and Dispute Resolution
- Mediation Workshop
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 10 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
We are still accepting students based on rolling admissions until the program is filled.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies International Development Terrorism & SecurityAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or 80 on a 100-point scale. Applicants with a cumulative GPA between 2.0-2.9 or 70-80, may be considered but require approval from the Academic Committee. Applicants with several years of academic and/or professional experience after obtaining their first degree are given preference.
Application requirements include:
- CV or resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Diploma
- TOEFL,IELTS or Cambridge exam scores
- Personal essay
- Photograph
- Passport copy
- Application fee
- Health Declaration
Tuition Fee
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International
16800 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16800 USD for the full programme during 10 months. -
National
16800 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16800 USD for the full programme during 10 months.
Living costs for Tel Aviv Yaffo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Financial Need Scholarship
- Merit Based Scholarship
- European Union Scholarship
- Australian Scholarship
- US Federal Loans/GI Bill
- Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship
- MASA Scholarships
- New Immigrants to Israel/Israeli Lone Soldier
- Central and South America Scholarship
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.