Regional Master’s Program in Peace Studies
The University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Political Sciences, in partnership with the University of Basel – Faculty of Humanities and the Institute for Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding (Switzerland), the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Political Sciences (Serbia) and the University of Zagreb – Faculty of Political Sciences (Croatia) is pleased to announce the third round call for applications for the Regional Master’s Program in Peace Studies (www.see-peace.net).
The Regional Master’s Program in Peace Studies consists of two semesters, each carrying 30 ECTS credits. Upon completing both semesters and attaining 60 ECTS, the student will be awarded the title Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science–Peace Studies. The diploma is issued by the home University (where the student is enrolled), and enjoys reciprocal recognition by the other partner universities. The Master program is taught in English language.
The masters program strongly encourages student mobility. All partner Universities have the same curriculum during the first semester, and in the second each University offers specialized programs. Students enroll at their chosen home University in the first semester. They may decide to remain at their home University in the second semester as well, or they may chose to spend the second semester at one of the partner Universities.
What is the content of the Program?
The Regional Master’s Program in Peace Studies is an advanced inter-disciplinary program designed for both students and practitioners, offering an expertise in four specialized fields: Conflict Resolution (University of Belgrade); Peace and Development (University of Sarajevo); Mediation for Development, Peace, and Security (University of Basel); and Peace and Security in South East Europe (University of Zagreb). Lectures from all partner universities will contribute to courses in the program through a teacher’s mobility scheme.
This program is the first master’s program in Peace Studies offered on a regional scale, providing a unique perspective and high-quality education. Encompassing scientific achievements of various disciplines, including political science, sociology, history, anthropology, psychology, and philosophy, it represents a crucial contribution toward advancing understanding of various interstate and international conflicts, as well as of some of today’s key global social and geopolitical problems. The regional mobility of students, professors, and practitioners, and articulation of local/regional specificities in the context of global dynamics offers a uniquely broad approach and experience. Besides enhancing theoretical and methodological capacities in the area of peace and conflict studies, the program offers students an opportunity for independent research and option to take part in collaborative problem-solving projects.
The overarching aim of the program is to enable students to develop their theoretical knowledge, diagnostic capacities, and practical skills related to preventing and resolving complex conflicts. By completing this master’s program, students will be simultaneously empowered as researchers and practitioners.
What are the entrance requirements?
To be admitted to the Regional Master’s Program in Peace Studies, students must:
- Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent undergraduate diploma in social sciences, humanities, law or other related discipline;
- Have obtained a minimum of 240 ECTS or equivalent;
- Be highly proficient in English language;
- Students with a 180 ECTS undergraduate diploma needs to submit additional documents certifying that they have obtained further 60 ECTS before applying. Additional documents and recognition of ECTS will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. No guarantee of recognition can be given.
When and how to Apply?
The third round of applications for enrollment in the academic year 2015/16 is open from 7 September – 30 September.
Interested applicants need to submit the following documents:
- A completed application form (available in BHS or English on www.see-peace.net and www.fpn.unsa.ba);
- A certified copy of a diploma obtained at the undergraduate level;
- Any diploma supplements (if applicable);
- Certified copies of the birth certificate and proof of citizenship;
- A CV (1 page);
- A motivation letter indicating applicant’s research interest (up to 1000 words);
- Other documents deemed relevant by the candidate (training certificates, proof of internship, etc.);
- Candidates with an undergraduate diploma of 180 ECTS should submit additional documents certifying that they have obtained further 60 ECTS;
- Candidates with a degree from a non-BiH institution should submit a completed Application for recognition of foreign higher qualification (available on the website www.see-peace.net and www.fpn.unsa.ba).
Documents in a language other than English, Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin or Serbian must be translated into one of these five languages by an officially recognized translator.
Please send the application form with all the supporting documents as a single PDF file to kapidzicd@fpn.unsa.ba, or in case of postal applications:
University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Political Sciences
“SEE-Peace / Studentska služba (4+1)”
Skenderija 72
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
In case of acceptance all documents must be provided as originals and in hard copy in order to enroll in the program. Students with degree from a non-BiH institution need to start the process of foreign diploma recognition prior to enrollment. The program coordinators at FPN Sarajevo will assist you through the process.
The Regional Master’s Program in Peace Studies is envisaged for 15-30 students. Enrollment at the University of Sarajevo is scheduled for late-September 2015 in case there are enough applicants, and classes should start in October 2015. More details on the schedule will be given in due course.
How much is the tuition fee?
4.500,00 Bosnian Mark (ca. 2.300 EUR), payable in two installments.
- Additional fees include students might incur include:
- Administrative enrollment fee (30,00 BAM), applicable to all students;
- Foreign diploma recognition fee (400,00 BAM), applicable to students with diplomas from universities outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- Possible translation costs for diplomas and other documents (not covered);
- Travel and accommodation costs (not covered);
- Possible costs related to obtaining student visas and residence permits (not covered);
- Costs related to possible student mobility (not covered).
A. ENROLLMENT APPLICATION 4+1 (ENG)
B. RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATION FORM
For further information and if you have any additional questions regarding the Program please visit the official website (www.see-peace.net) or contact:
Damir Kapidžić, AcademicCoordinator, kapidzicd@fpn.unsa.ba
Sead Turčalo, Assistant Academic Coordinator, turcalos@fpn.unsa.ba
Nerzuk Ćurak, Senior Program Advisor, curakn@fpn.unsa.ba
