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Master of Conflict Resolution

University of Massachusetts Boston

  • Boston, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Massachusetts Boston campus

About the program

Master of Science in Conflict Resolution is a 1-year full-time master's degree offered by the Department of Government at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Conflict Resolution. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Non-governmental organisations
  • International and national government
  • Civil service
  • Local government
  • Private sector

Curriculum

  • 1-Year full-time course in Conflict Resolution
  • Taught by the Department of Government. Compulsory modules include Conflict Resolution
  • Conflict Resolution and Peace
  • Championing Your Research Idea
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis I
  • Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis II. Optional modules let students tailor the degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted
  • Most 3-year degrees
  • Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom
  • Not considered equivalent)
  • Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT
  • Letters
  • Statement of purpose
  • CV)

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an international equivalent (most 4-year degrees accepted, Most 3-year degrees, Including Indian BA/BSc/BCom, Not considered equivalent), Programme-specific requirements (GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose, CV)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
  2. a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,419 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBoston campus
Faculty or schoolMcCormack Graduate School of Policy & Global Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Conflict Resolution, Human Security & Global Governance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.