Overview

Peace and Development Research at the University of Gothenburg is a leading site of interdisciplinary enquiry. The research environment consists of about 50 researchers using a broad range of approaches to investigate various themes in peace and development in different regions of the world.

These themes include but are not limited to, conflicts, security, gender, human rights, global political economy, migration, regional and global governance, and resistance.

Future careers

A doctorate in Peace and Development Research can lead to a research career within or outside the academia, to teaching at various levels within the university, or to work in development aid, community analysis, or foreign policy within civil society organizations, government agencies, supranational organisations or private companies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Peace and Development Research
Revisiting Classics in Peace and Development Research
Applied Theorizing
Research Design in Qualitative Inquiry
Ethical and Methodological Challenges in Field Research
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Pedagogy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Political Science

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.
You must have completed a degree at second cycle level within the area of international relations, peace and conflict studies or global development studies, or the equivalent degree/knowledge obtained within or outside Sweden.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs for Göteborg

7552 - 13932 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.