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LAST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ROUND: World Peace Academy - Swiss Center for Peace Studies
MASTER OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN PEACE AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION
- UNIVERSITY OF BASEL, SWITZERLAND -
The University of Basel, Switzerland, in cooperation with the World Peace Academy, offers a 9-month full time Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from 1 March - 26 November 2010. The program is accredited by the University of Basel, which also issues the MAS diploma. All courses are taught in English by leading specialists in their field from around the world, including Prof. Dr. Johan Galtung.
The WPA program is designed to provide students with the intellectual competence to analyze conflicts and their underlying causes, practical skills in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. It also aims to sharpen their motivation to do everything in their capacity to help create a better world fostering mutual understanding, tolerance, cooperation and the willingness to learn from each other.
Why Study at the WPA?
‑ WPA has a comprehensive program that aims to cover all aspects of peace;
‑ WPA combines theory with practical experience. Our professors work on practical applications in the field as well as doing research;
‑ Different from most other universities, which have their fixed faculty, WPA enjoys the advantage of inviting the best teachers from around the world from a wide variety of disciplines. We have 40 faculty members from 20 countries, from all 6 continents;
‑ You study in a close community with people from all over the world.
The program consists of 10 modules: Introduction to the Scientific Methodology of Peace Studies; Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding; Regional Conflicts and Peace Initiatives; International Relations and International Law; From National to Human Security; Peace Education and Ethics; Human Rights, Gender and Democratization; Sustainable Development and Its Contributions to Peace; Peace Culture and the Media; and Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.
Who Should Apply
Students from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, for example young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, soldiers, psychologists. A first university degree (bachelors or equivalent) is required, and preferably some professional experience.
Degrees
Students obtain a Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the University of Basel, worth 70 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Those who instead complete at least 12 weeks of courses obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the World Peace Academy.
Costs
15'000 Swiss Francs (about 10'000 Euro) tuition for the 9 months of study, including thesis advisement. Rooms cost 350-500 Swiss Francs per month and meals are extra.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of partial WPA Scholarships, giving 50% discount on tuition fees, are available for students who need one. Your candidacy must be completed before Friday 1 November 2009 if you wish to start in the March 2010 trimester.
Application Procedure & Application Form can be found here
- UNIVERSITY OF BASEL, SWITZERLAND -
The University of Basel, Switzerland, in cooperation with the World Peace Academy, offers a 9-month full time Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from 1 March - 26 November 2010. The program is accredited by the University of Basel, which also issues the MAS diploma. All courses are taught in English by leading specialists in their field from around the world, including Prof. Dr. Johan Galtung.
The WPA program is designed to provide students with the intellectual competence to analyze conflicts and their underlying causes, practical skills in conflict transformation and peacebuilding. It also aims to sharpen their motivation to do everything in their capacity to help create a better world fostering mutual understanding, tolerance, cooperation and the willingness to learn from each other.
Why Study at the WPA?
‑ WPA has a comprehensive program that aims to cover all aspects of peace;
‑ WPA combines theory with practical experience. Our professors work on practical applications in the field as well as doing research;
‑ Different from most other universities, which have their fixed faculty, WPA enjoys the advantage of inviting the best teachers from around the world from a wide variety of disciplines. We have 40 faculty members from 20 countries, from all 6 continents;
‑ You study in a close community with people from all over the world.
The program consists of 10 modules: Introduction to the Scientific Methodology of Peace Studies; Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding; Regional Conflicts and Peace Initiatives; International Relations and International Law; From National to Human Security; Peace Education and Ethics; Human Rights, Gender and Democratization; Sustainable Development and Its Contributions to Peace; Peace Culture and the Media; and Development of Key Competencies for Peace Workers.
Who Should Apply
Students from any discipline interested in peace and conflict resolution, for example young diplomats, government officials, NGO members, teachers, journalists, lawyers, social workers, soldiers, psychologists. A first university degree (bachelors or equivalent) is required, and preferably some professional experience.
Degrees
Students obtain a Master of Advanced Studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the University of Basel, worth 70 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Those who instead complete at least 12 weeks of courses obtain an Advanced Certificate in Peace and Conflict Transformation from the World Peace Academy.
Costs
15'000 Swiss Francs (about 10'000 Euro) tuition for the 9 months of study, including thesis advisement. Rooms cost 350-500 Swiss Francs per month and meals are extra.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of partial WPA Scholarships, giving 50% discount on tuition fees, are available for students who need one. Your candidacy must be completed before Friday 1 November 2009 if you wish to start in the March 2010 trimester.
Application Procedure & Application Form can be found here
Tags: advanced studies center, basel, basel university, brunner, dietrich fischer, francesco marelli, mas, master, master of advanced studies, peace studies
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Onyeigwe Daniel on -
Thanks Franacesco, this is good,what is the eligibility criteria in terms of academics ?
Obi-
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Permalink Reply by Francesco Marelli on -
Dear Daniel,
Please see our website. All the information is there.
Best,
Francesco
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Permalink Reply by stanley mwaura nderitu on -
I am a kenyan who might need more than the 50% scholarship is it posible
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Permalink Reply by Francesco Marelli on
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We do not discriminate against, or in favor, of geographic background of the applicants. The conditions applying are the same for everybody.
What we can do however, is support (with a special letter of support) those applicants applying to external sources of funding in order to come study at the WPA. This is up to the initiative of applicants, and we give this letter upon request by such applicants once we have received and approved their application form and supporting documents.
Best,
Francesco
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Permalink Reply by Joan Omollo on -
Hi francesco,thanks for such a wonderful information.I need to know what my chances are in this particular programme.I am a student of disaster management at a local university here in Kenya and peace and conflict management will place in a good position to handle conflict related disasters.Am Taking a Diploma course and will be through by may next year.Any advice on how i can take a course at your institution? i would really appreciate!
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Permalink Reply by Francesco Marelli on
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Dear Joan,
Kindly note our students must take one trimester (3 months) as a minimum study period. Even if you want to start in June 2010 it is better to apply in the current round of WPA Scholarships, because we may run out of them soon.
If you are looking for single courses (1 or 2 weeks) instead, I can recommend you some training institutions.
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Permalink Reply by Joan Omollo on
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i woun`t mind any recommendations .I will apply in the current WPA Scholarships see if i will go through.Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Bimal on -
Seems this is good program for a short run, Thank you Francesco,
By the way, is there any research work as a part of this program? The donors wish to learn about this.
Please suggest.
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Permalink Reply by Francesco Marelli on
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Dear Bimal,
Certainly there is research work. The biggest component in this is the MAS thesis is worth 10 ECTS (European Credits) and can be done in any topic related to the field, and with any of our lecturers of your choice (provided they have time and are interested in your topic of course).
Best,
Francesco
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Permalink Reply by Samuel T.Kargbo on -
It is good news. Hope to send in my form
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Permalink Reply by Francesco Marelli on
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Dear Samuel,
I look forward to receiving your application.
Sincerely,
Francesco
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Permalink Reply by Isidahomen Osemenkhian on -
I am very much interested but feel the November deadline is too close. Is there any assistance you can render?
Thanks.
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