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The Master of Arts in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies offers an in-depth exploration of the connections between conflict, development, security, and governance in developing, fragile, transitional, and conflict-affected areas. You'll acquire the knowledge and practical abilities necessary to advance or begin a career in this significant field for global, national, and local policy and practice. Graduates will be prepared to work in diverse sectors such as:
global development initiatives
conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts
post-conflict reconstruction
humanitarian assistance
sustainable resource management
Students can choose specialized tracks, including regional focuses (Europe, Africa, MENA, Asia, or Latin America and the Caribbean), with options for targeted study trips. The curriculum includes advanced training in widely adopted policy and practice frameworks, strengthening your professional capabilities. Offered by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development - renowned for its research, education, training, and policy work - your learning will be grounded in cutting-edge scholarship and taught by faculty actively engaged with policymaking and practice communities.