Peace and Conflict Studies (master's two years)

Credits:
120
Duration:
2 years

The Peace and Conflict Studies Master’s Program (PECOS) provides analytic tools and empirical insights to understand the multifaceted challenges associated with war and conflict. This program combines advanced training in research methods and techniques with practitioner perspectives to equip students for future careers in government, international organizations, or academia. This program is suited for students who wish to combine rigorous analysis with real-world perspectives on some of the most complex challenges facing states and the wider international community.

PECOS student life

Career opportunities

  • Consular Fellow of the US Foreign Services

    Angelica Estevez’s interest in international relations and Scandinavia made her choose the Peace and Conflict Studies program (PECOS) in Oslo. This spring she’s finishing her degree and will continue her journey as an employee of the US Foreign Services.

  • Adviser

    Emil Klashaugen is working with consular affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Communicator

    Indigo Trigg-Hauger is a communicator with the responsibility to actively promote, produce and connect PRIO through blogs, podcasts, networks, media relations and events.

This study program is particulary relevant to the following UN Sustainable Development Goal:

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Advice for students by Former Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen S?reide at the 20th anniversary for the PECOS program

Advice for students by the Norwegian Chief of Defence

 

The Annual Oslo Peace and Conflict Lecture 2024 featuring Stathis N. Kalyvas