MAS Peace & Conflict
Master of Advanced Studies

The MAS in Peace & Conflict aims at understanding how peacebuilding can transform violent conflicts by using peaceful means, promoting peace, rebuilding societies affected by war and preventing violence from re-emerging. This MAS program bridges academic findings with current insights from peacebuilding practice.

Your benefits:

  • Understand latest academic findings on violent conflict and conflict prevention
  • Become familiar with various conflict contexts
  • Acquire practical peacebuilding skills and tools.
  • Learn how to design and support peacebuilding programs and reflect critically on peacebuilding practices.
  • Lay the foundation for your next career step.
  • Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice.

Our on-site and virtual courses are taught by highly experienced experts from different contexts and provide a platform for learning, reflection, and exchange among accomplished professionals and people who aspire to develop a career in peacebuilding.

MAS participants enroll in the DAS Peace & Conflict. After a successful completion of the DAS Peace & Conflict, they can attend further modules to receive a MAS degree (60 ECTS). MAS participants have to conclude the following modules in order to receive their MAS certificate:

  • MAS Introductory Module
  • Advanced Courses (6-8 courses at swisspeace or partner institutions)
  • MAS Final Thesis relevant to participants' work or career development

This program is designed for professionals interested in combining current academic insights and practical knowledge in peace and conflict studies.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in relevant fields and a university degree (minimum BA) or an equivalent educational background are required.

  • Prof. Dr. Laurent Goetschel, Vorsitz Studiengangskommission
  • Nathalie Orefice, Studiengangleitung

Depending on the courses you choose for your MAS Peace & Conflict, different international scholars and experienced practitioners will facilitate the program. Please have a look at the courses you want to attend to find a comprehensive list of all experts.

Continuing Education Team
swisspeace
Kasernenhof 8
CH-4058 Basel

Tel. +41 61 551 56 34
academy@swisspeace.ch
swisspeace.ch/courses

CHF 29'800. Travel, food and accommodation costs are not included in the fee.

Unfortunately, swisspeace does not provide any scholarships for this program. Participants (or their employer) must be able to cover the tuition fee.


Participants can join the program at any time of the year with a course of their choice.
Anmeldeschluss:
Rolling application

Further information about the study program can be found on:

MAS Peace & Conflict

Philosophisch-Historische Fakultät

Participants can join the program at any time of the year with a course of their choice. They can apply for the MAS from the start of their studies or transfer to the MAS after having finished a CAS or one or more courses. Apply now on the swisspeace Website

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