Peace and conflict research University of Marburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- Political Science
- Intercultural Studies
- Development Co-operation
Focus
Introduction to the study of conflicts, both at societal level and in the intergovernmental sphere, Theories and Topics of Peace and Conflict Research, Analysis of Conflicts, Learning about conflict management and settlement, Reflection of different scientific, political and cultural perspectives, Development of academic and political analytical and speaking skills, Learning to systematically approach multiple crises and conflicts and reconstructing conflicts in dialogue with various stakeholders
Annotation
Minor subject in the combination Bachelor's degree course - only possible in combination with a major subject Standard period of study: 6 or 8 semesters (depending on combination) The degree depends on the major subject chosen. Further information on the structure of the combination Bachelor's degree course can be found here: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/studium/studieninteressierte/studienmoeglichkeiten/kombibachelor The minor in Peace and Conflict Research offers you an introduction to the topics and concepts of peace and conflict research. The degree programme is consistently practice-oriented. In particular, the Marburg approach is characterised by interactive learning formats (simulation games, conflict intervention simulations, activating teaching and learning forms) as well as an international and interdisciplinary orientation (two English-language modules). With the new minor, we are building on a long history of critical and interdisciplinary peace and conflict research in Marburg. In 1996, the first German study offer for peace and conflict research was introduced in Marburg, initially as a minor subject in the Diploma degree course and later on in the Master’s degree course. Due to the strong demand by students, we are now offering a new, interdisciplinary BA minor subject in addition to two Master's degree courses. An integral part of the degree course is the MarSkills programme, in which you acquire attractive and future-oriented key skills (see https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb09/igs/arbeitsgruppen/sprechwissenschaft/marskills/was-ist-marskills
Admission requirements
Lecture period
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
Tuition fee
Fees
Currently, the German federal state of Hesse does not charge tuition fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English