The “Master Peace Research and International Relations" - MAPIR - is a four-semester study programme and part of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Its German version - MAFIP - has been offered since the winter semester 2004/05 as one of the first M.A. degrees with a focus on studying peace, conflict and international relations in Germany. It is designed as a consecutive and research-oriented degree programme. In addition to academic teaching, the programme offers study trips, lecture series as well as workshops with experts who work for international organisations, NGOs, and think tanks.
The programme is aimed at university graduates with a first degree in Political Science or International Relations or related fields who are seeking for a career in peace research and policy. After successful completion, students have a systematic and critical knowledge in the field of Peace Research and International Relations.
