Thursday, February 7, 2008

CFA- Master of Peace and Security Studies, University of Hamburg

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CFA- Master of Peace and Security Studies, University of Hamburg

Posted by: Anna Kreikemeyer <AnnaKreikemeyer@gmx.de>

Call for Applications

for the Postgraduate Masters Program "Peace and Security Studies"
2008/2009 at the University of Hamburg, Academic Network "Peace
Research and Security Policy".

Applications for the academic year 2008/09 must be received between
December 15th, 2007 and March 15th, 2008.

More information: http://www.ifsh.de/IFSH_english/studium/mps_bewerb.htm


Invitation for Tender for the Postgraduate Master´s Course "Peace and
Security Studies"

We offer you

* The possibility to obtain a "Master of Peace and Security Studies"
in just one year. The postgraduate course "Master of Peace and
Security Policy Studies" (M.P.S.) is conducted by the University of
Hamburg in cooperation with the Institut für Friedensforschung und
Sicherheitspolitik (IFSH) and other scientific institutions and
partners of the network "Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik"
(KoFrieS).
* A trans- and interdisciplinary orientated course. The M. P.
S.-course is meant as a combination of "hands on" and classroom-based
learning. The course aims at introducing highly qualified humanities
and sciences graduates from German or foreign universities as well as
academically qualified, experienced practitioners to problems of
peace- and security-policy and to fundamental issues relating their
practical application.
* A profound preparation in order to work in peace-studies research
and teaching or in practical work for national and international
organisations, administrations, associations, and businesses (e.g. in
the fields of peace-keeping, monitoring, verification, development
aid, mediation, arbitration, conversion, administration).


We expect from you

* Interest in the fields of peace studies or peace- and security-policy.
* 240 points ECTS (usually a four-year course in no matter what
discipline) and you must have achieved an honours degree at a German
or foreign university.
* Preferred professional interest and scientific or practical
experience in fields related to problems of peace and international
security.
* Sufficient knowledge of English and German. Students may choose
whether to complete coursework and examinations, including their
master's thesis, in English or German. Concerning German language
skills, the German Language Examination for Foreign Students'
Admission to University (Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang
ausländischer Studierender) (DSH), the examination German as a Foreign
Language, or any examination of equal value are accepted. Concerning
English language skills, the TOEFL (230 points/ 570 paper-based)
(www.toefl.org), the IELTS (5.5), the Advanced C, or any examination
of equal value are accepted. Only applicants who are German or English
native speakers are not required to prove their skills in their native
language.

More information about the studies

* Detailed information about the course are found at:

http://www.ifsh.de/IFSH_english/studium/mps.htm or on our website
under FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).
* Applicant who have already procured a scholarship (e.g. a GAES
scholarship, see

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/02055.en.html or from a
(political) foundation, see FAQ) may also apply.

Required documents

1. application form (available online for download) with photo
2. curriculum vitae
3. school-leaver's certificate qualifying for university (German
"Abitur" or equivalent)
4. certifications of academic degrees and, if at hand, references from
previous employers
5. certificates of language skills
6. written acknowledgement of willingness to pay, assuming one's
application is successful, 500,- per semester as a contribution to expenses

Certificates and other documentary evidence must be provided in German
or English. Translations must be officially certified. Only complete
documents received on time will be accepted. The covering letter
should be handed in with the complete post address, e-mail address,
home number and cell phone number.

The distribution of financial assistance to students, where such is
available, will be determined by the joint committee of the programme
of study in agreement with the sponsor.

Applications for the academic year 2008/09 must be received between
December 15th, 2007 and March 15th, 2008.

Written applications to:

Kooperationsverband Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik
Institut für Friedensforschung und Sicherheitspolitik an der
Universität Hamburg
Prof. Dr. Dr. Hans J. Giessmann
z. Hd. Frau Annelisa Cotone
Beim Schlump 83
D-20144 Hamburg

Please direct any inquiries to:

Dr. Patricia Schneider from the Institute for Peace Research and
Security Policy (IFSH)
Beim Schlump 83, D-20144 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0)40-866077-20, Telefax: +49 (0)40-866 36 15, E-mail:
schneider@ifsh.de

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