About PCS
Mission
Peace and Conflict Studies (PCS) is an interdisciplinary research and educational program launched in 2004. It aims to fulfill the recognized need in many parts of the world for professionals with expertise in peace and conflict, violence, peacebuilding, and other related global and transnational issues. Each year the program admits a small but diverse group of individuals from all over the globe and provides them with unique opportunities to learn critical approaches to the issues of utmost importance to many people in today’s conflict-laden world. All courses are held in English.
Our students
Demographics - PCS accepts 10 -12 students per year. Over the past 20 years, approximately 180 students from more than 70 countries have studied at the Master’s program on Peace and Conflict Studies. The table below gives a breakdown of the nationalities of our past and current MA students by region and country.
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Asia
Cambodia Indonesia Japan Philippines South Korea Thailand Vietnam China Bangladesh Nepal Malaysia Sri Lanka India Myanmar Mongolia |
Africa
Egypt Nigeria Sudan Tunisia Mozambique Chad Ghana Uganda Morocco Senegal Sierra Leone South Sudan Zimbabwe Djibuti Zambi Cameroon Rwanda Oceania Australia Timor-Leste Micronesia Middle East Lebanon Syria Iran Iraq Israel Turkey Yemen |
Russian Federation and NIS
North and Latin America
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Previous Study - All MA students have at least one previous university degree, with some students having obtained more than one degree before entering PCS. While the students are expected to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant academic field in the social sciences (such as political science, international relations, economics, sociology, or anthropology), some students come from backgrounds in Literature and Japanese language, among others. All students have a genuine interest in and commitment to issues relating to the field of Peace and Conflict Studies. About 20 ~30% of students have experience of having studied in Japan before.
Alumni
PCS MA graduates pursue various paths after completing their studies. About 2~3 graduates each year have gone on to pursue doctoral studies at TUFS, other universities in Japan such as Waseda University and International Christian University, and universities abroad. Others who have returned to their home countries have taken up lecturing posts at universities and colleges or positions in the public services and international organizations, including NGOs. Recently, more graduates have wished to stay in Japan and work. They have taken positions in the private sector and companies in Japan.