Academic Programs

IPCS offers a two-year MA program in peace and conflict studies designed to address the growing demand in the region to understand and investigate peace and conflict-related issues. This two-year long program, including a dissertation component, incorporates theories, methods, and other contemporary issues in the field of peace and conflict, such as conflict analysis, research ethics, etc.

The MA aims to:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of the rich indigenous knowledge regarding peacebuilding and conflict resolution in Somaliland.
2. Enhance empirically grounded research in peace and conflict studies.
3. Build the capacities of specialists in peace and conflict-related issues for the growing number of domestic and global organizations, and,
4. Nurture local expertise in theoretical and practical dimensions of peace and conflict studies.