Peace and Peacebuilding

Education facts

Code: 2FO026

The purpose of the course is to prepare the students for a career in the area of peacebuilding. The course will develop knowledge and competencies which will form a basis for professional roles in the field at local, national and international level. The course is also preparatory for postgraduate studies. The studies include advanced literature studies, exercises, scientific analysis and empirical case studies.

Entry requirements

Peace and Conflict Studies 90 credits, including an individual thesis 15 credits, or Political Science 90 credits, including an individual thesis 15 credits, or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English 6/level 2. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Peace and Peacebuilding

  Umeå University

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %