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 2026
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ADVANCED STUDIES
Refugee psychology (5 ECTS), online course with distance teaching.
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Time: 6-30.10.2026, mandatory distance teaching via Zoom: 6.10, 8.10, 13.10, 15.10, 20.10.2026.
Fee: 75€.
Teacher: MA, Gabhán Ó Gallachóir.
Enrolment 10.8-27.9.2026.
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: 22.9-6.10.2026. Mandatory teaching sessions via Zoom.
Teacher: PhD Nazar Nazia.
Enrolment: 10.6-2.9.2026
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Courses spring 2027
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ADVANCED STUDIES
Gender Equality, Media, and Peace (5 ECTS), online course with distance teaching.
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Time: 11.1-8.2.2027, mandatory distance teaching via Zoom: 1.11, 18.1, 25.1, 1.2, 8.2.2027.
Fee: 75€.
Teacher: Farida Anwar.
Enrolment 16.11.2026-3.1.2027.
No prerequisities.
Link to enrolment.
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