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Minor

Conflict Studies

The minor Conflict Studies provides students with an interdisciplinary perspective that relates the analysis of local, national, international and transnational conflicts. It familiarises students with critical theoretical perspectives, the research of different faculty, and with approaches to analysing and addressing conflict.

This minor is for students who are interested in:

  • the historical development of the field of conflict,
  • the causes and dynamics of conflict,
  • intervening and resolving conflicts.
COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Introduction to Conflict Studies
    12
  • Restricted-choice electives: Tier 2
    12
  • Free-choice electives: Tier 3
    6
Compulsory course
Elective
Read more in the Course Catalogue

Get a taste of the atmosphere

Video Minor Conflict Studies

Continue your studies with a Master's programme

This minor may serve as a good preparation for academic Bachelor’s students who want to apply for admission to the Master's programme in Conflict Resolution and Governance. Always check the entry requirements of the Master’s programme you are interested in.

Entry Requirements

  • You can apply for this minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS from university-level courses at the time of application.
  • This minor is not open to students from universities of applied sciences (HBO).

Application and Admission

The registration period for a minor in the Semester 2 of academic year 2025-2026 is 13 October - 7 November 2025.

You are guaranteed placement if you apply and meet the entry requirements. There is no limit on the number of places.

Non-UvA-students

This minor is part of Bachelor's Interdisciplinaire sociale wetenschap. For your registration as an elective student, select the ‘Interdisciplinaire sociale wetenschap’ - elective degree programme in Studielink.

Please note that non-UvA students need to upload a transcript of grades. (This does not apply to UvA students.)

Apply for this minor (second semester) between 13 October and 7 November 2025

Contact

For questions about the Minor's programme, you can contact the Education Desk Social Sciences.

  • Email: edss@uva.nl
  • REC B7.00 (Mondays to Fridays 9:00-17:00 CEST)
  • Phone +31 205253777 (Mondays to Fridays 10:00-16:00 CEST).
Facts & Figures
Credits
30 ECTS, One year
Language of instruction
English
Conditions for admission
Preliminary training necessary
Starts in
February, September
Location
Roeterseiland campus