Peace, Mediation and Conflict Research
The subject is developed with the challenges of modern-day society in mind, students of these courses will gain a deeper understanding of the role that human behaviour plays in altering civilization and how peace, mediation and conflict resolution are essential to the growth of society and the creation of a better quality of life for its inhabitants.
Courses autumn 2025
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ADVANCED STUDIES
Refugee psychology (5 ECTS), online course with distance teaching.
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Time: 7-21.10.2025, mandatory distance teaching via Zoom: 7.10, 9.10, 14.10, 16.10, 21.10.
Fee: 75€.
Teacher: MA, Gabhán Ó Gallachóir.
Enrolment 11.8-30.9.2025.
No prerequisities.
Link to enrolment.
Courses offered by collaborators
The Open University’s collaborators have their own fees. Read more on their own websites (in Swedish).
Organizer: Open University at Åland University of Applied Sciences
ADVANCED STUDIES
Psychology of Religion, Peace and Violence (5 ECTS), online course with distance teaching.
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Time: Cancelled!
Teacher: PhD Nazar Nazia.
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Courses spring 2026
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ADVANCED STUDIES
Domestic Violence: War in the Homes (5 ECTS), online course
with distance teaching.
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Time: 2-30.3.2026, mandatory distance teaching via Zoom: 2.3, 9.3, 16.3, 23.3, 30.3.
Fee: 75€.
Teacher: MA, Hagar Elbarbary.
Enrolment 17.11.2025-24.2.2026.
No prerequisities.
Link to enrolment.
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