Peace and Security Studies
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Five Reasons to choose this Master's Program
Course Description
The M.A. in Peace and Security Studies is intended for holders of a first bachelor’s degree. It is targeted to highly qualified graduates and academically trained practitioners from different fields such as:
- Social sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Education
- Law
- Media
- Psychology
- Education
- Other relevant subjects
For students who are interested in advancing their career opportunities in the field of peace and security studies.
Special Program Features
Diverse perspectives of peace and security
This master's program combines theory and practice and has a unique interdisciplinary focus that combines social sciences, ethics, human rights, and humanities to study peace and security issues.
A current and important study approach
The main courses of this master’s program are based on topics about foreign policy development, current conflicts, structural problems, and strategies for avoiding or minimizing violent conflicts.
Great University and partner Institutes
This program is offered jointly by Universität Hamburg together with the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at Universität Hamburg (IFSH), leading academic and security policy institutions, and think tanks in and outside of Germany, as part of the Cooperation Network for peace research and security policy (Kooperationsverbund Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik—KoFrieS).
Accreditations
HRK Internationalization Audit
HRK Internationalization Audit
The "Internationalization of Higher Education Institutions" audit is part of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) EXPERTISE Internationalisation project. Since 2009, it has been supporting HRK member universities in strategically aligning their internationalization and anchoring it permanently within the institution.
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
Family-Friendly Higher Education Audit
The “Family-Friendly Higher Education” audit serves to systematize and develop the existing regulations, activities, and opportunities. It aims to create a reliable framework offering a scope of individual arrangements. Employees and students must be able to achieve a healthy balance between their studies/work and their family commitments, including childcare and care duties.
Diversity Audit
Diversity Audit
The "Shaping Diversity" audit from the Stifterverband aims to help universities to develop and implement diversity strategies. The Stifterverband is the joint initiative of companies and foundations that provides holistic advice, networking, and support in the fields of education, science, and innovation.
AQAS
AQAS
The “Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs” is a German non-profit association that is authorized to conduct external evaluation procedures for universities in Germany and Europe.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in “Peace and Security Studies” are:
Previous bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Not specified
Min ECTS required:
- 240 ECTS*
*For this program, a degree with 180 ECTS is required. After admission, it is possible for
applicants with 240 ECTS to apply for a two-semester curriculum.
There is a new study regulation that was adopted by the WiSo Faculty Council at the beginning of 2022. As soon as it is has been officially announced, we will post the new version. Until then, please refer to the information on the "More Info" button.
A grade reflecting excellent academic achievement in a degree completed at a German or foreign university, or a successfully completed degree from a German or foreign university together with proof of professional experience in the field of peace studies or security policy.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
EnglishSpecification: At least 6.0 per skill
Specification: At least 22 points per skill (Listening, Writing, Speaking, Reading)
Specification: At least 22 points per skill (Reading, Listening, Writing)
GermanApplication & Admission
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Application Documents
Application for admission (in German)
The online application runs via the Studieninfonetz - StiNE of the University of Hamburg only! The application there has to be completed in German!
There is a new study regulation that was adopted by the WiSo Faculty Council at the beginning of 2022. As soon as it is has been officially announced, we will post the new version. Until then, please refer to the information on our homepage.
You find here more useful information on financing your studies, information for administrative procedures for foreign students and accommodation tips here.
Completed form: Letter of motivation (in English or German)
Tabular Curriculum Vitae (in English or German)
Certificate of general qualification for university entrance or certificate of an equivalent school leaving certificate (in English or German)
Certificate(s) of graduation from a university or university of applied sciences or current transcript of records (in English or German).
Information on whether your foreign degree is recognized in Germany can be found on the platform of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany: anabin. If you cannot find your degree program there, please contact anabin directly. To find more about the topic, click on the "More Info" button.
Copy of the English language certificate
- Applicants who have not acquired their university entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution must provide evidence of sufficient knowledge of the German language in accordance with § 3 of the University of Hamburg Statutes on Admission to Studies (Universitäts-Zulassungssatzung - UniZS) in the currently valid version.
- Applicants who have a foreign university degree but nevertheless acquired their university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur) at a German-speaking institution may also submit the university entrance qualification (i.e. Abitur certificate) as proof.
- An overview of all German certificates recognised by the University of Hamburg can be found here.
Proof of relevant professional activity or internships in the subject area of the degree programme, if available (in German or English).
Further Information
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