Peacebuilding and Mediation

University of St Andrews
Postgraduate MLitt Full-time 12 Months Politics

About this course

Peacebuilding and Mediation critically explores the relationship between formal and official peacebuilding and mediation initiatives and informal, unofficial, and community-based efforts.

This course is offered as either an MLitt or MPhil:

  • The MLitt is a one-year programme involving two semesters of taught modules followed by a dissertation.

  • The MPhil is a two-year programme. In the first year, students complete the same components of the MLitt. In the second year, they complete one semester abroad at a partner institute in Europe and one semester on a practical placement. You can apply directly to the MPhil programme, or you may have the opportunity to progress from the MLitt to the MPhil.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    2439 Business, research and administrative professionals
    3560 Public services associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MLitt
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    St Andrews
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Politics