The Peace and Development programme at Linnaeus University offers you a comprehensive understanding of conflict transformation, peacebuilding, and international development cooperation, grounded in the interconnectedness of human rights and security issues. This undergraduate Bachelors Degree is ideal for students aiming to address complex global challenges, equipping you with analytical techniques to understand peace and development issues at both local and global scales. You will gain insights into social and gender sustainability, alongside development perspectives, preparing you for impactful work in a critical and evolving field.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that balances theory with practical application. Your studies will cover topics from gender perspectives in development to migration, conflict, and regional security challenges, culminating in a final year where you can undertake an internship, optional courses, or study abroad. You will work alongside an international team of experienced educators, drawing on their field expertise to prepare for your future. Graduates are equipped for diverse roles in international organisations, NGOs, and governmental bodies worldwide.