Master's Degree English 2 years | 120 ECT

Peace and Conflict Transformation - master

UiT The Arctic University of Norway · Tromsø, Norway
TuitionConfirm with admissions
Duration2 years | 120 ECT
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeMaster's Degree
Credits120 ECTS
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Tromsø, Norway · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Peace and Conflict Transformation - master is a master's degree programme lasting 2 years | 120 ECT, taught in English at UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø.

Program overview

The Master's degree programme in Peace and Conflict Transformation offers critical and interdisciplinary insights into the nature, causes, and effects of conflicts, as well as practical skills for addressing conflicts through peaceful means. The Norwegian High North provides a unique setting for studying the transformation of relationships between individuals, groups, and institutions—from destructive to constructive bonds. The programme is intentionally based in the city of Tromsø, which has a long history of fostering peaceful co-existence among local ethnic and cultural groups. During the first year, students will attend compulsory courses that explore core debates and perspectives in the field of peace and conflict studies. The second year primarily focuses on the Master's Thesis, which students develop with guidance from academic staff, based on their individual interests within the field of peace and conflict.

CityTromsø
Credit load120 ECTS

Admission requirements

General Norway requirements for this degree level. The institution must confirm the final programme checklist.

  • A completed qualification appropriate for Master's Degree.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment requested by the institution.
  • Final requirements must be confirmed for the applicant's education system and intake.

Language requirements

The official programme record lists English. It does not publish a programme-specific minimum language-test score, so no score is invented here.

EnglishPrimary teaching language

Required documents

Preparation checklist; final document rules and certified translations are confirmed during application review.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the programme's teaching language, when requested
Completed application form and recent photograph
Curriculum vitae and motivation statement
Recognition or equivalency evidence, when requested

Accreditation

This programme is recorded as accredited in the central catalogue.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

Review the verified facts and degree-level requirements.

2Check eligibility

SIT Connect reviews your education and language background.

3Prepare documents

Complete the university-specific checklist and translations.

4Send an application request

Send your details now; SIT Connect will confirm the next intake before formal submission.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Peace and Conflict Transformation - master?

The official catalogue records a duration of 2 years | 120 ECT and 120 ECTS.

Which languages are used for Peace and Conflict Transformation - master?

The official programme record lists English. A required language certificate or minimum score must be confirmed for the chosen intake.

What is the tuition fee?

A current programme-specific tuition fee has not been published in SIT Connect.

Can I apply now?

There is no active intake for this programme.

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