The MSc Peace and Conflict at University College Dublin is designed for those seeking to understand and address the complex dynamics of violent conflict and its resolution. You will explore how factors like religion, ethnicity, and inequality intersect to generate conflict, utilising comparative political science models and methods. This postgraduate programme is ideal if you are passionate about analysing international security, human rights, or the intricacies of political change, providing a robust academic grounding for impactful work in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
This Masters degree is studied full-time on campus over one year, integrating core modules in statistics, peace and conflict studies, and qualitative research methods with a substantial thesis. You will have the opportunity to select from a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in areas such as international refugee law, theories of international relations, or gender, peace, and security. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of conflict resolution, preparing you for careers in international organisations, NGOs, government, or further academic research.