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Master's Degree - Arts & Humanities
Peace Studies via distance learning
This Master's Degree examines a set of fundamental questions raised in peace studies and provides different perspectives to them. What do we mean by peace? How do we consider violence, conflict, security, development, sustainability, democracy, equality, and justice? What human values relate to cultures of peace and conflict? Which are the practical means to build peaceful relationships? What are the key challenges and the peaceful alternatives facing humanity now and then? The wide range of human peace and conflict experiences and the complexity of interactions at both the local and the global levels make it very difficult to have single answers to these questions.
Academic Supervisor : Carmen Ramirez Hurtado
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The Master's Degree online via distance learning provides students with specialized training. Students acquire practical knowledge and specific skills in courses related directly to the student's concentration. More info...
* 36 to 54 academic credits above a Bachelor's program.
* Duration ranges from 9 to 12 months.
* Program Structure: 70% textbooks + 30% project.
* Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
* Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.
Fees include all: Program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript.
Cost per BIU earned postgraduate credit: 130 Euros (170 US$)
Cost per transferred credit from previous education and/or professional experience if required: 20 Euros (25 US$)
36 ... 54 Academic credits
Tuition Fee :Min. 4.680 Euros (6.120 US$) ... Max. 7.020 Euros (9.180 US$).
"A good education should teach HOW to think, rather than WHAT to think." Deric Bircham, BIU President.
Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments. More info...
Faculty of Arts & Humanities via distance learning
Master's Degree
Peace Studies via distance learning
36 ... 54 Academic credits required for this distance learning degree program.
Composition:
+ 45 Academic credits - Peace Studies Online
+ Other additional subjects
+ 13 Academic credits - Research methodology and final project or thesis.
+ 45 Academic credits: Peace Studies Online
BIU Earned Credits
Credits earned through the completion of academic work at Bircham International University (Reports, Projects and Thesis).
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credits (30 hours of study).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 academic credits):
You may study any subject as an independent online continuing education course. More info...
University graduate level continuing education course.
Background in this field of study is recommended.
501PEA - The UN & International Organizations
502PEA - Cross Cultural Social Perspectives
503PEA - Comparative Human Rights Law
504PEA - Nonprofit Global Organizations - NGOs
505PEA - Third World & Developing Nations
506PEA - Terrorism
507PEA - Conflict Resolution
508PEA - Protection of Human Rights
509PEA - International Relations
510PEA - Diplomatic Relations
511PEA - World Politics & Globalization
512PEA - International Law
513PEA - Ethics & Social Responsibility
514PEA - International Crime & Security
515PEA - Peace Studies
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Bibliography: Peace Studies via distance learning
The corresponding textbooks are included in the fees. Once the fee has been paid, the books may take between two to five weeks to reach your address. Bircham International University offices may inform you at any time of the status of your books. If the book is in English, the required report must be written in English unless you have requested to write it in other language and have gained Bircham International University authorization. More info...
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+ Additional courses may be selected from other modules in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities from Bircham International University if required. This selection must be approved by the Distance Learning University Education Board. For example: Conflict Resolution - Diplomacy - Geopolitics & Geostrategy - International Business - International Law - International Relations - International Studies - International Trade - Maritime Port Management - Military Strategy - Protocol & Etiquette - Translation & Interpretation .
Other additional subjects - For example:
Arbitration
Contemporary World History
Diplomacy
Diplomatic Relations
East-West International Relations
Geopolitics
Geostrategy
International Business Management
International Conflict Resolution
International Crime & Security
International Finance & Taxation
International Law
International Legal Procedures
International Protocol & Etiquette
International Relations
International Trade Operations
Marine Vessel Management
Maritime Port Management
Military Strategy
Multinational Management
Peace Studies
Remote Sensing Systems
Translation & Interpretation
War Tactical Intelligence
World Politics & Globalization
+ 13 Academic credits (Research methodology and final project or thesis. More info...).
Admission requirements: Master's - Peace Studies
Bircham International University distance learning degree admission requirements differ depending upon the Faculty and the major of study. There is no discrimination with respect to race, color, sex, beliefs and/or religion. A minimum of 30% of the total number of credits required by any adult degree program syllabus has to be transferred from previous education and/or validated from professional experience in order to gain admission. A maximum of 20% of the total number of credits required by the distance learning degree program can be transferred from professional and life experience. More info...
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About on-campus education: “I was obsessed with traditional education. Year after year, I would stubbornly sign up for classes and then end up dropping out because of my job and trips restrictions. Today, I am forever thankful to BIU for providing me with an educational alternative”. More info...
Learning outcomes: Master's - Peace Studies
The following learning outcomes are compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning and continuing education. The EQF directives facilitate acceptance of this course credits by many higher education institution. These learning outcomes are achieved after completion of this course with a passing grade. Better grades will demonstrate higher analysis, evaluation and critical thinking skills. More info...
EQF LEVEL 5. Applicable knowledge and problem resolution.
Outcome resulting from course content analysis and practical applications included in the report.
The student will discuss in writing the interrelationships between Peace Studies key concepts and will illustrate the contents with diagrams, charts, examples of practical application, and/or case studies. Several reviews and adjustments of the course contents will be necessary to meet the 20 to 35 pages report length limits and demonstrate a solid specialized knowledge of Peace Studies and its applicability in the professional field of Arts & Humanities. More info...
EQF LEVEL 6. Advanced knowledge and critical understanding.
Outcome resulting from course content assessment and its applicability to problem solving.
The student's ability to combine the different parts of the text and to form a new coherent and harmonic final report will determine the critical understanding of the subject and an advanced knowledge of Peace Studies. The student written report style, content, and structure play an important role in the assessment and applicability of the knowledge about Peace Studies to different Arts & Humanities decision making scenarios and problem-solving. More info...
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Master's Degree - Arts & Humanities
Peace Studies Online
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Master's Degree - Peace Studies
