The Master’s in International Peace Studies at Soka University is a graduate program designed to cultivate professionals and researchers capable of addressing global conflicts, promoting human security, and contributing to sustainable peacebuilding efforts. The program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates peace studies, international relations, political science, sociology, human rights, and global governance to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the root causes of conflict and the mechanisms for peaceful resolution. Students explore key areas such as conflict transformation, disarmament, development studies, international cooperation, and social justice through academic coursework, research seminars, and field-based learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on developing analytical thinking, policy evaluation skills, intercultural communication competence, and practical strategies for peacebuilding in diverse international contexts. Through research projects and a master’s thesis, graduates gain the expertise required for careers in international organizations, non-governmental organizations, public policy institutions, and global development agencies, or for further academic research in peace and conflict studies.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
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