Peace & Conflict

The DAS Peace & Conflict program provides a holistic understanding of peacebuilding aimed at transforming violent conflict by peaceful means, promoting peace, rebuilding societies affected by war and preventing violence from re-erupting. This postgraduate DAS program bridges current academic findings with the latest insights from peacebuilding practice.

Benefits:

Understand latest academic findings on violent conflict and conflict prevention

Acquire practical peacebuilding skills and tools

Learn how to design and support peacebuilding programs and reflect critically on peacebuilding practices

Exchange experiences and become part of a community of practice

All on-site and virtual courses are taught by highly experienced experts from different contexts and provide a platform for learning, reflection, and exchange among accomplished professionals and people who aspire to develop a career in peacebuilding.

This program is designed for professionals interested in combining current academic insights and practical knowledge in peace and conflict studies.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in relevant fields and a university degree (minimum BA) or an equivalent educational background are required.

CHF 19,200

Travel, food and accommodation costs are not included in the fee.

Unfortunately, swisspeace does not provide any scholarships for this program. Participants (or their employer) must be able to cover the tuition fee.