CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: MA Peace, Security and Development

The MA in Peace, Security and Development aims to educate and train students to use the conceptual apparatus of peace, security, and development studies, to acquaint them with basic theoretical approaches and debates in these three areas, as well as to train them for further research in these and related fields of social sciences and humanities. The program also aims to educate and train students for professional work in scientific research institutions and other organizations and institutions that deal with peace, security, and development issues. It strives to improve and deepen theoretical and practical knowledge that students acquired in undergraduate academic studies, primarily international studies, but also to develop their ability to solve more complex problems using theoretical knowledge and methodological approaches learned during the program. Upon completion of the program, students will master the fundamental knowledge of peace, security, and development studies, as well as skills for professional engagement in various organizations. The acquired knowledge will enable students to perform multiple scientific research tasks at faculties, institutes, and similar institutions, as well as analytical work in state administration bodies, national and international governmental and non-governmental organizations. In addition, this study program serves as a preparation for doctoral studies in the field of peace, security, and development (or related disciplines) in the country, the region and beyond.

The MA in Peace, Security and Development consists of two semesters, each carrying 30 ECTS credits. Upon completing both semesters, and attaining 60 ECTS – 12 of which are attained by writing and defending the master’s thesis – the student will be awarded the title Master of Arts (MA).

When to Apply?

The first call for applications in 2022/23 will open on May 24 and close on the July 24. There will also be the second call (August-September) for applications. The program starts in the second half of October.

Entrance Requirements

To be admitted to MA in Peace, Security and Development, students must:

• hold a Bachelor’s academic degree (240 ECTS) or Bachelor’s and Master’s academic degree (300 ECTS)
• be proficient in the English language

Interested applicants must submit the following documents:

• a certified copy of a diploma obtained at the undergraduate level
• diploma supplements (if applicable)
• CV (maximum two pages)
• a motivation letter in English indicating applicant’s research interest (up to 1000 words)
• a proof of English language proficiency (IELTS at least 6 or TOELF at least 95 or another equivalent certificate). Applicants who speak English as a mother tongue or completed BA degree or higher in English are exempted.

Please send all the supporting documents as a single pdf file to: psd@fpn.bg.ac.rs, or in case of postal applications: Centre for International Security, Room 99, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Political Science, Jove Ilića 165, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia.

Detailed information about the program are available in the PDF document below and at: https://www.fpn.bg.ac.rs/medjunarodna-saradnja/ma-in-peace-security-and-development 

Call for MA applicants