Course details
International Peace Studies examines the sources of war and armed conflict and suggests methods of preventing and resolving them through processes of peacemaking and peacebuilding. The course combines perspectives from international relations, ethics and conflict resolution to reflect critically upon the wide range of social, political and economic issues associated with peace and political violence. A week-long Mediation Summer School provides an opportunity to develop practical skills in the area of conflict resolution and mediation. There is also the option to participate in various field trips in Ireland and abroad.
Students are required to take the two core modules as well as four modules from the list of modules. A sufficient number of optional modules must be taken to fulfil credit requirements.
Core Modules
- The Politics of Peace and Conflict
- Research Methods
Students must take four modules from the following list of options:
- International Politics
- Ethics in International Affairs
- Conflict Resolution and Nonviolence
- Armed Conflict, Peace-building and Development
- The United Nations and Conflict Resolution
- Human Rights in Theory and Practice
- Gender, War and Peace
- Northern Ireland: Conflict, Religion and the Politics of Peace
- The Politics of the Idea of Europe
- Race and Ethnicity, Theoretical Concepts
- Ethnic Conflict, Peace and the State
- Religion and International Relations
- NGOs in Theory and Practice: Internship Module
Course Location
About Trinity College Dublin
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Among the priority research themes being addressed by Trinity researchers are ageing, nanoscience and materials, telecommunications, neuroscience, human identity, cancer, international integration, arts practice, and the inclusive society. These are topics that not only address issues of immediate and long-term concern to society but offer opportunities for future economic development. The University's commitment to a research-led education means that our students are exposed to leaders in their discipline, to the latest knowledge and ideas, and to an education that emphasises analytical skills and creative thinking, and gives students an opportunity to develop a broad range of skills by engaging in personal research.
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Trinity's research themes are supported by a set of research institutes that provide the infrastructure needed to support multi-disciplinary research as well as engagement with enterprise and social partners working in partnership with Trinity's twenty-four schools.
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