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Peace and Securitу Studiеs
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- no admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at university
More Info - Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- none
Course Description
Is one of your career goals to work towards achieving peace and security in the world? If the answer to this vital question is yes, then this program is for you! During your studies in the M.A. in Peace and Security Studies, you will study peace and security from a social science, humanities, scientific, ethical, and legal point of view. You’ll learn and practice research methods that will open the doors towards working in major international organizations or academic institutions.
Note that many lectures are conducted entirely in German, often involving complex terminology, and a strong proficiency in the language is expected.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Required ECTS credits: 240.
If you have completed a three-year bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS), you can compensate the missing 60 ECTS by other university studies (e.g. master courses/degree, summer schools, E-learning courses, additional university language courses, etc.) before the deadline specified by the Board of Admissions and Examinations. In this case, it is important to enclose a confirmation from your university that the additionally acquired ECTS have not been counted in the 180 ECTS.
There is also the possibility to receive additional credits for a certain experience upon request. In this case, please enclose a written request to your application. The following achievements may be counted as additional ECTS:
- Job experience relevant to the course.
- Relevant internships connected to the course.
- Advanced training or extra-curricular activities relevant to the cοursе.
Proof of professional experience in the field of peace studies or security policy (only requested if the acquired ECTS in the previous degree does not reaсh 240).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
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
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsThis deadline is relevant for all Masters programs at Universität Hamburg (except for English-taught international programs).
| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application start | 01 May |
| Application deadline | 15 Junein 11 days |
| Application mode | Directly at university → More info |
| Application fee | none |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Letter of motivation.
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form.
- Certificate of general qualification for university entrance (e.g. Abitur) or comparable school-leaving qualification.
- Degree from a university or school of applied sciences with proof of at least 240 ECTS.
- Proof of English and German language skills (see language requirements).
- Proof of relevant work experience where available.
- If applicable, additional documentation offering evidence of your particular suitability to this course of study (e.g. letters of recommendation, scholarships οr grants).
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