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Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies (SPACS) is an innovative and interdisciplinary joint programme of Collegium Civitas (CC) and The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
The programme has been developed following the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June 2020 and is based on the experience and know-how of both institutions. SPACS is the first programme of this kind in Poland, and one of the very few in Europe.
SPACS combines the knowledge from such fields as: international relations, sociology, psychology, international law, economy, human rights, security studies, and others to generate a comprehensive body of knowledge, and to arrive with 21st century solutions to 21st century problems.
Approach
SPACS is designed for those who do not want to just observe the world events but who want to take actions that transform societies hit by conflict and different types of violence into societies enjoying high level of positive peace. Those who want to be the leaders of tomorrow are those who enroll in SPACS. The programme encourages both current university students (and recent graduates) of such programs as international relations, sociology, psychology, security, art and others, as well as professionals, who want to take their career to the next level, to apply.
The programme is aimed at empowering students to:
- Understand the root causes of violence and international conflicts and foundations of long lasting peace;
- Develop practical skills necessary for the process of conflict transformation and positive social change;
- Develop and deploy peacebuilding strategies at the policy level, the middle-level and the grassroots level.
What distinguishes this programme from others is a holistic and practical approach which enables students to develop new ways of thinking about current global problems. After the completion of the program, students will be able to critically analyze current events and policy decisions and will develop skills needed to effect change both at the community and at the high policy level.
The main goal is to transform students into well-educated and skilled peacebuilders who will be able to assess and lead positive social changes at both the grassroots level and the high-policy level. Therefore, there will be a strong emphasis on the personal and professional development of students in the program, which will allow them to respond holistically to a range of challenges faced in the field.
Curriculum
SEMESTER ONE
SPACS001 European Economic & Political Integration
SPACS002 International Political Economy
SPACS003 Contemporary International Relations:Theory & Practice
SPACS004 Decision-Making in International Relations
SPACS005 Foundations in Peace and Conflict Studies: General Issues
SPACS006 People’s Power in Positive Social Change
SPACS007 Rule of Law: International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law: Organizations, Systems, and New Challenges
SPACS008 International Conflict Analysis
SEMESTER TWO
SPACS009 Globalization Process
SPACS010 Social and Economic Contexts of Modern Conflicts
SPACS012 Trade, Aid, and Development
SPACS013 Foundations in Peace and Conflict Studies: Specific Issues
SPACS014 Approaches to Conflict Transformation: From Peace Making to a Culture of Peace
SPACS015 Designing Peacebuilding Initiatives for Implementation
SPACS016 Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization
SPACS017 International Organizations in Conflicts and Crises
SEMESTER THREE
SPACS018 Applied Leadership Workshop: A Critical Review of UN Practice
SPACS019 Psychology of Peace and Conflict
SPACS020 Gender in Peacebuilding
SPACS021 Diploma Seminar Part I & II
SEMESTER FOUR
SPACS022 Reflective Practice: Professional Development Seminar
SPACS023 Building Peace Though Arts
WEBINAR FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
On June 18, 2021 the webinar “Peace Education. Challenges and Opportunities” was held. The event was organized by Collegium Civitas and United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). Experts from UNITAR, Division for Peace and Polish academia shared their knowledge and discussed the perspectives of Peace Education.
Career prospects
Collegium Civitas
“When I look at the world events, I am more and more certain that nothing is more important than understanding peace in all of its dimensions and knowing the ways how to build it in all the spheres of our lives. In SPACS program we do our best to help students become knowledgeable and skilled peacebuilders ready to make changes both at the local and the international level.” - Ms. Katarzyna A. Przybyła, Head of Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies. Collegium Civitas
Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies programme is designed to enhance students’ theoretical and – most importantly – practical knowledge and skills in changing European and global environments. Graduates will be able to pursue their careers in a broadly understood field of peacebuilding in various global, regional and local settings.
Some career opportunities include policy advising; research and analysis; human rights protection and advocacy; mediations/negotiations (both community and international level); education; program development in NGOs, international organizations (eg. UN, NATO, EU, OSCE) and programmes; grassroots-level initiatives and socially-sensitive businesses.
Duration
The average duration of the Master in Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies is 24 months.
Application Information
Application fee - 85 PLN
The application fee is not refundable. The tuition fee may be paid back in special circumstances upon a written request (to such situations we refer: student entry visa denial, a medical emergency, etc.). Should a student experience a situation of this kind, he or she must refer to The Admissions Office for further instructions.
All programs conducted in English are subject to a minimum enrollment of 15 students. These programmes will not open unless the minimum enrollment requirement is met.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fee (per semester) - 10000 PLN
Programme fee for the 2021 and 2022 year is PLN 20,000. Each Student must pay the total Programme Fee on enrolment on the Programme. Those students requesting a payment plan, can pay the total Programme Fee in four equal installments – 30 days before the start of each of the two semesters per academic year. Re-take semester fees will be at the prevailing semester rate of PLN 10,000.
Payment recipient: Collegium Civitas, Plac Defilad 1, 00-901 Warsaw, Poland
Bank: Alior Bank S.A.;
Bank’s address: ul. Lopuszanska 38D, 02-232 Warsaw, Poland;
Account number: 95 2490 0005 0000 4600 1851 0196
SWIFT: ALBPPLPW
IBAN: PL95 2490 0005 0000 4600 1851 0196
Please note banks generally charge an additional fee for international transfers. Bank charges are the responsibility of the applicant, therefore we advise you to ask your bank about additional charges before transferring your application fee to Collegium Civitas. Please ensure that the correct amount of application fee is deposited in our bank account after any charges have been deducted by your bank.
Contact
Should you need any guidance or additional information, please contact us at:
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Division for Peace
Avenue de la Paix 7 bis, CH-1202, 2 Geneva, Switzerland
E-mail:ptp@unitar.org.
Collegium Civitas
room 1210, Palace of Culture and Science, 12th floor
1 Defilad Square, 00-901 Warsaw, Poland
Email: admissions@civitas.edu.pl
Website: www.civitas.edu.pl
Ms.Katarzyna Przybyla
Head of Strategic Peace and Conflict Studies
Collegium Civitas
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