The related postgraduate qualifications in Conflict, Peace and Security, offered jointly by UNITAR, Division for Peace and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), focus on specific parts of the curriculum of the Master’s Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security, providing leaners with academic flexibility depending on their interests and professional needs. All programmes are offered online and provide a corresponding number of academic credits. Successful participants receive official certificates of completion at the end of each programme.
The related qualifications (Postgraduate Certificates and Specialization Courses) as well as the full Master’s programme are suitable both for professionals working in conflict-prone environments within the framework of international, regional, governmental or non-governmental organizations, and for graduate students, young researchers or other academics interested in enhancing their understanding of conflicts and acquiring skills to better address them. Enrolment in any of the programmes below provides access to a broad expert community of UOC and UNITAR alumni spread across the world.
Applications are accepted through the same system/link as for the Master’s degree. Students enrolled in the Specialization Diplomas and/or Expert Diplomas may transfer to the Master's Degree by contacting the section of the UOC platform Procedures/ Enrolment/ Lifelong learning master's degrees, specialization diplomas and expert diplomas enrolment/ Extend your enrolment to request how to proceed to be transferred and they shall be informed of the fee to pay
Postgraduate Certificate in Armed Conflict
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The Postgraduate Certificate consists of a practical proposal grounded in the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired over the course of the programme. This Specialization Course is intended to help students develop a pragmatic view of conflict resolution, based on both multidisciplinary scientific knowledge of conflicts and effective and non-violent methods for conflict resolution that safeguard human rights.
Programme Structure - 31 ECTS
UN.005 Introduction to Peace Operations (including module on History of UN Peace Operations) – 3 ECTS
UN.000 Conflict Analysis – 3 ECTS
UN.001 Conflict Resolution – 3 ECTS
V1.048 Human Security – 3 ECTS
B1.045 Media and Conflict – 3 ECTS
UN.006 Philosophy of Peace & Non Violence – 4 ECTS
B1.055 Research Methods – 4 ECTS
B1.049 Corruption, Conflict, and Security – 3 ECTS
B1.101 Prevention and Transformation of Conflict – 4 ECTS
Duration: flexible duration of 1 to 2 years
Application deadlines and starting dates
- 15 September to start 21 October
- 15 January to start 10 March
Application system is open throughout the year - click here to apply.
Tuition: EUR 4.445
Postgraduate Certificate in Crisis Management and Strategic Planning
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Conflicts are everyday occurrences in people's lives, social groups and international relations. In all historic times, in all cultures, groups and countries, the quest for peace has been ongoing. Costs incurred because of conflicts are very high: human suffering, economic losses and moral degradation. The efforts made by humankind to live in peace give us insight to accomplish real results, eliminate wars, transform conflicts and manage them positively. This Specialization Course draws from this insight, systematises knowledge and presents it in an advanced and efficient educational manner.
Programme Structure - 31 ECTS
UN.005 Introduction to Peace Operations (including module on History of UN Peace Operations) – 3 ECTS
UN.000 Conflict Analysis – 3 ECTS
UN.001 Conflict Resolution – 3 ECTS
V1.048 Game Theory – 4 ECTS
B1.045 Crisis Management – 4 ECTS
UN.006 Gender Matters – 2 ECTS
B1.055 Research Methods – 4 ECTS
B1.049 The Intercultural/Ethnic Conflict and the Management of Diversity – 4 ECTS
B1.101 Mandate Evaluation/Leadership and Strategic Planning – 4 ECTS
Duration: flexible duration of 1 to 2 years
Application deadlines and starting dates
- 15 September to start 21 October
- 15 January to start 10 March
Application system is open throughout the year - click here to apply.
Tuition: EUR 4.445
Specialization Course in Conflict, Peace and Gender
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The objective of this Specialization Course is to provide participants with a broad analytical skillset, first-hand knowledge and unique expertise in the area of conflict and peace as viewed through the lens of gender and with an understanding and mastery of gendered approaches to conflict management and transformation.
Programme Structure - 13 ECTS
UN.005 Gender Matters – 2 ECTS
B1.320 Economy, Environment and Migration – 4 ECTS
B1.315 Corruption, Conflict and Security – 3 ECTS
B1.313 Prevention and Transformation of Conflict – 4 ECTS
Duration: 4 months
Application deadlines and starting dates
15 September to start 21 October
Application system is open throughout the year - click here to apply.
Tuition: EUR 1.975
Specialization Course in Strategic Conflict Management
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The objectives of this Specialization Course include: 1) provide an understanding of crisis management theory and its different approaches; 2) improve conflict analysis skills; 3) increase the participants' ability to manage strategic interventions; 4) help develop efficient intervention programmes and manage the search for specific and positive solutions; 5) enable the creation of communication campaigns capable to transform, prevent and end conflicts.
Programme Structure - 16 ECTS
B1.314 Game Theory – 4 ECTS
B1.330 Mandate Evaluation – 4 ECTS
B1.320 Economy, Environment and Migration – 4 ECTS
B1.312 Crisis Management – 4 ECTS
Duration: 4 months
Application deadlines and starting dates
15 September to start 21 October
Application system is open throughout the year - click here to apply.
Tuition: EUR 1.975
Specialization Course in Intercultural Conflict Management
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The Intercultural Conflict Management Specialization Course aims to enhance the participants’ understanding of conflict and peace processes from an intercultural perspective. By exploring ethnic and cultural aspects as well as mastering intercultural management theories, course participants gain critical insights into the structural roots of conflicts. This Course is suitable for anyone working in environments and communities where intercultural differences and divides are particularly prominent.
Programme Structure - 14 ECTS
B1.318 Philosophy of Peace and Non-Violence – 4 ECTS
UN.001 Conflict Resolution – 4 ECTS
B1.049 Intercultural Conflict and Diversity Management – 4 ECTS
B1.319 Media, Conflict and Peace Building – 3 ECTS
Duration: 4 months
Application deadlines and starting dates
15 January to start 10 March
Application system is open throughout the year - click here to apply.
Tuition: EUR 1.975
Specialization Course in Human Security and Peace Operations
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The Human Security and Peace Operations Specialization Course aims to enhance the participants’ understanding of conflict and peace processes from a human security perspective as well as unpack the role that UN peace operations play in conflict resolution.
Programme Structure - 14 ECTS
B1.317 Introduction to Peace Operations and History of UN Peace Operations – 3 ECTS
B1.330 Mandate Evaluation – 4 ECTS
UN.004 Human Security – 3 ECTS
UN.000 Prevention and Transformation of Conflict – 4 ECTS
Duration: 4 months
Application deadlines and starting dates
15 September to start 21 October
Application system is open throughout the year - click here to apply.
Tuition: EUR 1.975