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First semester
The curriculum consists of:
- Capita Selecta Conflict resolution and governance
- Seminar on conflict resolution and governance practice
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Second semester
The curriculum consists of:
- One elective course
- Research project conflict resolution and governance
The research project consists of seminar fieldwork, primary and secondary research and a written thesis.
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Thesis
The final Master's thesis is a report on research carried out by the student as part of the research project. The thesis should be between 20,000 and 25,000 words long.
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Capita Selecta Conflict resolution and governancePeriod 112
This course explores conflicts and governance, covering theoretical perspectives, case studies, and practical applications. Students analyse triggers, development, and resolution of conflicts in different contexts, including democracies and non-Western societies. Topics include violent and non-violent conflicts, third-party intervention, peacebuilding, democratic governance, and conflict mediation.
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Seminar on conflict resolution and governance practicePeriod 2Period 39
This course focuses on practical skills for conflict resolution and governance. You'll learn about different practices, analysis methods, conflict resolution techniques, and research skills. The course includes a seminar and an intensive workshop with simulations. You'll apply insights to design interventions.
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Free-choice electives: Non-compulsory methodological trainingPeriod 4—
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Restricted-choice electivesPeriod 2Period 39
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Research project conflict resolution and governancePeriod 4Period 5Period 630
In the joint Research Project of the Conflict Resolution and Governance programme, students write a thesis on conflict resolution and governance topics. This thesis demonstrates their understanding of theory and methodology by analysing literature and conducting original research within the framework of the project. Students develop research skills, formulate intriguing questions, employ diverse methods for data collection and analysis, and collaborate in a working group

This Master's gives you broadly applicable knowledge on conflict and ways to resolve conflictStudent Tobias de Graaf tells about the study programme of Conflict Resolution and Governance