Master's Programme Peace and Conflict Studies
| Faculty | Faculty of Philosophy and History |
| Duration / ECTS-Credits | 4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits |
| Academic Degree |
Master of Arts (MA) |
| Qualification Level |
Master (Second Cycle) ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7 |
| ISCED-F | 0388 Social sciences, journalism and information, interdisciplinary programmes |
| Mode of Study |
Full-Time |
| Study Code |
UC 066 643 |
| Curriculum | Information on the Curriculum (2022W)* |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Admission Requirements | Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates |
| Application | » Information about the admission procedure |
*Information on the Curriculum (2022W)
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
University of Innsbruck Bulletins » (Click to open all University of Innsbruck Bulletins)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin November 29th, 2023, Issue 10, No. 223 (Regulation of the Admission Procedure)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin February 8th, 2023, Issue 19, No. 297 (Regulation of the Admission Procedure)
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1st, 2022)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin October 5th, Issue 1, No. 2 (Recognition Regulation)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 23rd 2022, Issue 55, No. 606 - PDF
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- The completion of a Bachelor's degree at the University of Innsbruck is considered to be an eligible study programme.
University of Innsbruck » Bachelor studies
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme. The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
5.0 ECTS-Credits: SE Peace and Conflict Studies I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: VO Topics, Theories and Traditions in Peace and Conflict Studies I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: EX Aspects of Civil Peace Missions I
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Stress Management and Crisis Intervention I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: SE Theories and Practices of Peace I
5.0 ECTS-Credits: UE Methods of Conflict Transformation I
2.5 ECTS-Credits: EM Interdisciplinary Skills OR EM Modules from other Master’s Programmes
5.0 ECTS-Credits: SE Peace and Conflict Studies II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: VO Topics, Theories and Traditions in Peace and Conflict Studies II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: EX Aspects of Civil Peace Missions II
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Stress Management and Crisis Intervention II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: SE Theories and Practices of Peace II
5.0 ECTS-Credits: UE Methods of Conflict Transformation II
2.5 ECTS-Credits: EM Interdisciplinary Skills OR EM Modules from other Master’s Programmes
5.0 ECTS-Credits: SE Methodology in Peace and Conflict Studies
5.0 ECTS-Credits: VO Methodology in Peace and Conflict Studies
5.0 ECTS-Credits: EX Aspects of Civil Peace Missions III
2.5 ECTS-Credits: VO Stress Management and Crisis Intervention III
5,0 ECTS-Credits: SE Theories and Practices of Peace III
5.0 ECTS-Credits: UE Methods of Conflict Transformation III
2.5 ECTS-Credits: EM Interdisciplinary Skills OR EM Modules from other Master’s Programmes
2.5 ECTS-Credits: Research Colloquium for the Master’s Thesis
25.0 ECTS-Credits: Master's Thesis
2.0 ECTS-Credits: Master’s Thesis Defence
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Qualification Profile and Skills
Graduates are able to deal with relevant problems that reflect the current state of knowledge in peace and conflict studies using scientific approaches, concepts and methods in a subject-specific, independent and practice-oriented manner.
Academic areas in which graduates acquire special knowledge and specialised knowledge as preparatory scientific training are the multi- and transdisciplinary contexts of peace and conflict studies research in an international and intersectional perspective.
The Master's programme provides academic education and also action-oriented training in teamwork and development, diversity and identity, inclusion, capacity development and intercultural communication, and promotes the use of digital media as complementary teaching and learning environments. The primary qualification of graduates lies in science-based prevention, mediation and transformation of violent relationships in mission-relevant areas.
Graduates possess substantial methodological competences in application-oriented areas of peace and conflict research, which have practical relevance for many professional fields beyond the boundaries of the discipline.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Graduates are particularly qualified to work in or lead multi- and transdisciplinary as well as culturally diverse teams and thus contribute to the solution-oriented handling of complex, global problems, including the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. They have acquired subject-specific and social skills that prepare them for leadership roles in international, national, regional, public and private institutions.
Future Prospects: Occupational Profiles and Career Opportunities
Typical professional fields of graduates are in the areas of international peace work, development policy, diplomacy, human rights, security and disaster management. They can, for example, work as scientific experts or mediators and as experts for private and public institutions.
Postgraduate and further Studies at the University of Innsbruck
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
Description of the applied grading system (including the grade distribution table) »
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| Austrian grading scheme |
Definition |
%-age |
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| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance |
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= 100% | |
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2 |
GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors |
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| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors |
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| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria |
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| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Information about the Programme (in German only)
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of exams AND Supplementary Sheet (Translation)
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Standort Innrain 52d 
Associate Dean of Studies
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Oberprantacher, MA
Dean of Studies
Assoz. Prof. Mag. Dr. Brigitte Truschnegg