The aim of the course is to prepare students for work in the area of crisis management and peace building. The course will provide knowledge and develop skills needed for positions on local, regional and global levels. The course will also prepare students for doctoral studies.
90 credits in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies or equivalent, including a thesis 15 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English 6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F2600
Application
Online applications are now open. You will be transferred to Universityadmissions.se.
Application deadline is
15 January 2025. How to apply
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.