Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution
Jamia Millia Islamia
New Delhi-110025

From 2007, the Centre has introduced a two-year Master of Arts (MA) in Conflict Analysis and Peace-Building. The MA in Conflict Analysis and Peace-Building is a comprehensive course focusing on the policies, practices and tools required to contain, manage or resolve contemporary conflicts and prevent them from recurring.

Core aims of the Course are to equip students with the analytical and field skills to engage in peacemaking and peace-building on the ground, both at home and abroad; and to bring Indian traditions of conflict resolution into the mainstream of conflict analysis and peace studies.

To develop analytical methods that take into account the type of conflict, capabilities in the region, and the potential for escalation or resolution;

To provide a thorough grounding in the areas, institutions and processes of peacemaking, collective security and peace-building today;

To equip students with the tools for solving conflicts, from conflict prevention and peace settlements to conflict transformation and post-conflict reconstruction.

Duration: Two Years (Intensive full-time)

Intake: 40

Nature of the Course and Examination System:

The Course is an MA Program with an Annual Examination System. The MA course comprises of altogether twelve compulsory papers [six in MA (Previous) and six in MA (Final)].