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Online Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)

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The Conflict, Peace and Security master's programme is a unique opportunity designed to enhance your understanding of conflicts in all their dimensions and to explore innovative approaches to their management, resolution and transformation, with the help of world-leading academics and experts.

Programme offered jointly by UOC and UNITAR

Payment in instalments

You can split your payment into instalments

Built on the combined expertise of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Conflict, Peace and Security master's programme aims to equip participants with a broad analytical skill set, first-hand knowledge and unique expertise from the field. The master's degree and related qualifications (see below for more information) 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.

By choosing the Conflict, Peace and Security master's programme, students gain access to a broad community of alumni spread across the world. Becoming a part of this community will be a valuable lifetime asset.

The Master in Conflict, Peace and Security is a UOC Certified Master's Degree, awarded according to the rules and regulations set by the Spanish Education System.

The Master in Conflict, Peace and Security is a UOC Certified Master's Degree, awarded according to the rules and regulations set by the Spanish Education System. Given its specificity and professional oriented background, it does not give general direct access to Doctoral studies (Phd and Doctoral Programmes) or to higher rank positions in public administration, specific to Spain.

What does 'lifelong learning master's degree' mean?
In Spain's higher education system, universities can deliver either state-recognized official programmes, such as a Máster Universitario, or their own master's programmes such as a máster propio or máster de formación permanente (lifelong learning master's degree). These master's programmes are fully accredited by the UOC, as a university that is fully accredited by the Spanish Ministry of Education.
While official máster universitario degrees give access to PhD programmes in Spain, and are officially recognized by the Spanish Education Ministry, máster propio programmes draw more on applied and profession-oriented programme content.
Should you wish to pursue any kind of PhD programme based in a country outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), then universities will consider the máster universitario, máster de formación permanente and máster propio. It is important to know what the specific entry requirements are for the PhD programme that interests you. They are specific to each university and are based on the particular entry requirements for each programme.
Validation of credits for access to such programmes can be requested from competent institutions and education ministries.
For more information, contact conflictology@unitar.org

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15 Oct 2025
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60

Credits ECTS

Languages: English
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Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)

Academic programme

Academic programme
Duration
Academic pathway

SUBJECT	ECTS CREDITS
Conflict Analysis	3
Conflict Resolution	3
Introduction to Peace Operations (PO) and History of PO	3
Philosophy of Peace and Non Violence	4
Media, Conflict and Peace Building	3
Game Theory	4
Human Security	3
Research Methods	4
Economy, Environment and Migration	4
The Intercultural /Ethnic Conflict and Diversity Management	4
Corruption, conflict and security	3
Prevention and Transformation of Conflict	4
Mandate Evaluation, Leadership and Strategic Planning	4
Gender Matters	2
Crisis Management	4
Final Master Project	8

At the UOC, an ECTS credit is equivalent to 25 hours of student work. Depending on the number of ECTS credits, the duration of lifelong learning programs ranges from 1 month to 2 years, approximately:

Lifelong learning master's degree: 2 years
Specialization diploma: 1 year
Expert diploma: 1 semester (6 months)
Postgraduate course: between 1 and 6 months

Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)

Academic team

Dean of faculty
Programme director
Faculty

Dean of faculty

Ignasi Beltran de Heredia Ruiz

CV

Programme director

Daniel Rajmil Bonet

BA in Political Science from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), BA in Market Reseach and Economics from the University of Barcelona (UB). Master in Middle East Studies and International Relations and Master in Applied Statistics. PhD in Political Sciences from Vienna University. Director of the Master of Conflict, Peace and Security at the UOC and active researcher in Political Science and Political Economy.

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Faculty

Celina del Felice
Cristina Sala Valdés
Francisco José Ruiz González
Grazvydas Jasutis
Jaime Echavarri
Johanna Wolf de Tafur
Kasim Balarabe
Lucía Morales Aparicio
Nicolai Due-Gundersen
Nino Kemoklidze
Trond Ove Tollefsen

Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)

Career opportunities

Objectives
Competencies
Who is it addressed to?

To know the theory, its different approaches and the nature of contemporary conflicts
To acquire skills of analysis and the ability to plan actions for peaceful interventions, both for the prevention of conflicts and for intervening during their development
To learn techniques and strategies for intelligent non-violent intervention in conflict situations
To access information and knowledge to be able to develop efficient intervention programmes and manage the quest for positive specific solutions
To be able to lead and facilitate negotiation and mediation processes
To transform the way to communicate both to prevent and to end conflicts.

Employability

The employability of UOC students is key to the university's success. We identify and include in our programmes of study key competencies that are in demand in the job market. And our career guidance services empower you to make decisions and take action for your future occupation.

any person with responsibilities and interests in solving conflicts
consultants, executives, leaders, lawyers of any industry
civil servants and managers of private and public organisations
directors and staff of NGOs, companies and other organisations working in conflict areas, in reconstruction, development and international cooperation
politicians and trade unionists
members of the armed forces and the police.

More than 30 years' experience in e-learning

In 1995 the UOC was launched as the world's first fully online university. More than 30 years later, we are still pioneers in digital education.

Our eLearning Innovation Center oversees the evolution of our educational model, to ensure unique, high-quality, connected and networked learning experiences.

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Times Higher Education

According to the Young University Rankings, published by Times Higher Education, we are sixth best in Spain.

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Shanghai Ranking

We are among the world's top 150 universities for communication and the top 200 for education.

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U-Multirank

Excellent ratings in knowledge transfer, regional engagement, and teaching and learning.

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Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)

Access requirements

Access qualification
Professional experience
Prior Knowledge
Degree

You need to have an official university qualification to be able to study on the programme. If you don't have one, you can access the programme if you can provide proof of your professional experience.

Consult the information and documentation you must provide, depending on where you completed your prior studies:

Supporting documents

You need to submit documents proving you have a prior university qualification or professional experience within 10 days of completing your enrolment. Find out what documents are needed in each case, and how and where you need to submit them.

In the case of not having a prior university degree, you can access if you meet the following professional requirements:

Two years’ work experience and/or professional experience in the following fields:

Legal Practice and Representation

Humanitarian Action

Political Science

Cities and Urbanism

International Cooperation

International Conflict

Criminology

Diplomacy

Law

Human Rights and Democracy

Taxation

Public Administration and Management

Mediation

International Relations

Military and Security Forces

Experience in a field other than those mentioned above will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Fluent English is essential for this programme because English is the language of instruction.

The course material will be in English and the language used in class will also be English. Therefore, a command of English is required to follow this programme.

Depending on the lifelong learning programme in question, students who complete their studies will be awarded a lifelong learning master's degree, a specialization diploma or an expert diploma.

Students who pass other continuing education courses will be awarded the corresponding certificate.

Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)

Enrolment and fees

Enrolment process and price
Payment options
Discounts

Enrolment process

Information and enrolment at UNITAR website

How do you enrol?

There are two moments a year for enrolment in lifelong learning programmes, depending on when the program in question begins to teach. Check the registration period and the beginning of the course on the page of the studies you want to study.

Enrolment from May onwards

for programmes starting in September or October

Enrolment from November onwards

for programmes starting in February or March

The fees for this programme will be those applicable when enrolment is completed. Subject to annual revisions.

Consult the section Payment options. When enrolling, you will be able to choose the payment option that best meets your needs.
Concept	Price
Price	7,410 €

Financial support

Payment in instalments
Grants, aid and discounts
Special conditions for companies
Support for elite athletes

104.500 graduates

90 % of students study and work at the same time

84 % would choose the UOC again

For new students, the first installment will be 10% of the amount.

Lifelong learning master's degree: The first installment will be paid with POS, at the time of enrollment, and the rest in a maximum of 20 monthly installments starting from the month of beginning of teaching, by direct debit.

In case of enrolling a master's degree with an amount higher than 5,000 euros, the first installment will be paid by direct debit.

Specialization diploma: The first installment will be paid with POS, at the time of enrollment, and the rest in a maximum of 9 monthly installments starting from the month of beginning of teaching, by direct debit.

Expert diploma and postgraduate course: for amounts over 350 euros the first installment will be paid with POS, at the time of enrollment, and the rest in a maximum of 4 instalments by direct debit.

Payment in instalments carries a cost of 31 euros per procedure.

For new students, the first installment will be 10% of the amount.

Lifelong learning master's degree : The payment option for payment in instalments of the enrolment fee is direct debit (if you have a SEPA account) or card direct debit (if you do not have a SEPA account).
The first installment will be paid at the time of enrollment, and the rest in a maximum of 20 monthly installments starting from the month of beginning of teaching.

Specialization diploma: The payment option for payment in instalments of the enrolment fee is direct debit (if you have a SEPA account) or card direct debit (if you do not have a SEPA account).
The first installment will be paid at the time of enrollment, and the rest in a maximum of 9 monthly installments starting from the month of beginning of teaching.

Expert diploma and postgraduate course: for amounts over 350 euros the first installment of the payment must be made by POS terminal at the time of enrollment, and the rest in a maximum of 4 installments by direct debit (if you have a SEPA account) or card direct debit (if you do not have a SEPA account).

Check here if your bank has a SEPA account.

Payment in instalments carries a cost of 31 euros per procedure.

Payment of the enrolment fee is made once only by card direct debit or bank transfer.

If you choose card direct debit, you will have to give the details of the card to be charged during the enrolment process. Remember that the cards we accept are VISA, Visa Electron and MasterCard (you cannot pay with American Express or Diner's Club).

The charge for the course enrolment fee will be made the following month. If you choose to pay for your course by card, remember that the terms and conditions to which you have agreed with your bank will apply. It is important that the card limit is higher than the cost of enrolment to prevent bills from being rejected.

If you have a SEPA bank account, payment can be made by direct debit. To choose this payment option, you will have to enter your bank details on the enrolment form. The charge for the course enrolment fee will be made the following month.

If you choose to pay by bank transfer, a scanned copy of the counterfoil must be sent via the Campus section: Secretary's Office / Enrolment / Payment options. The deadline for payment is ten days after the formalization date and always before the start of teaching.

You can arrange the transfer with the details shown on the enrolment sheet.

Banco Santander Central Hispano
Passeig de Gràcia, 5. 08007 Barcelona. Spain
Account number: 0049-1806-91-2111869374
Swift Code: BSCH ES MM
IBAN: ES15-0049-1806-9121-1186-9374

Companies may only make payments by bank transfer. They cannot make payment in instalments.

During the enrolment process, you can choose the form of payment for the company in the drop-down menu.

A scanned copy of the proof of payment must be sent via the Campus section: Secretary's Office / Enrolment / Payment options.

The details you will need to make the transfer are as follows:

Banco Santander Central Hispano
Passeig de Gràcia, 5. 08007 Barcelona. Spain
Account number: 0049-1806-91-2111869374
Swift Code: BSCH ES MM
IBAN: ES15-0049-1806-9121-1186-9374

Important: if the company pays a percentage and the student the remaining percentage, the company's part must be paid by bank transfer, and the student's part using the available preferred payment option (transfer, direct debit or card direct debit).

Discounts

The UOC offers a series of discounts. If you are entitled to any of these discounts, you should select them in the dropdown menu in the Discounts section at the time of enrolling. If you are entitled to more than one, you will have to choose the one that benefits you most.

If you are eligible for any of these discounts at the time of enrolling, you will have to accredit your eligibility by submitting the relevant documentation within a maximum period of 10 calendar days.

The UOC offers discounts to companies that participate and support the training of their professionals, prior agreement with the UOC.

Professionals linked to any company or institution that maintains a collaboration agreement with the UOC will be able to benefit from advantages and discounts on the cost of tuition fees for training programs in the University's catalog.

If you're eligible for one of these discounts and you also enrol early, the discount for early enrolment will be applied first and then the other discount will be applied to the remaining amount.

Online Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning in Conflict, Peace and Security (UOC, UNITAR)