UPEACE Africa · MA-EDP
MA Environment, Development and Peace
January 2027 intake · Applications close 25 December 2026
Apply for this programmeProgramme overview
Explore sustainable development, environmental governance, natural resource management and environmental conflict through ecological and social perspectives. The programme connects local environmental challenges with national, regional and global processes, examining how inequality and access to resources shape conflict and environmental change.
Academic information is drawn from the UPEACE Master’s brochure. Duration, delivery format, entry requirements and curriculum for the January 2027 intake are subject to confirmation by admissions.
Who this programme is for
Applicants interested in environmental and development policy and programming in public, private and non-profit organisations.
Areas of study
- Environmental security and governance
- Sustainable natural resource management
- Climate change policy
- Sustainable food systems
Knowledge and skills
Develop the capacity to analyse environmental policy, address resource-related conflict and contribute to sustainable development programmes.
Programme modules
Modules listed in the supplied UPEACE brochure. The admissions team confirms the final curriculum and credit requirements for your intake.
Semester 1
UPEACE Foundation Course
UPM-6001 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Environment, Conflicts, and Sustainability
DED-6007 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
The United Nations System and UPEACE Model United Nations Conference (UPMUNC)
UPM-6003 · 2 credits · 4 weeks
Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development
GPB-6036 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Water, Security and Peace
DED-6021 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Sustainable Agriculture
DED-6022 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Semester 2
Forests, Forestry and Poverty
NRD-6075 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Management of Coastal Resources
NRD-6092 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Research Methods
DED-6023 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Natural Resource Management Field Course
NRD-6083 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Accelerating Climate Action: The Power of Coalitions
DED-6030 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Climate Adaptation and Climate Justice
DED-6029 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Food Security
DED-6024 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Project Management
RMSED-6042 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Leading in Times of Change: Innovating from the inside out
RMSED-6044 · 3 credits · 4 weeks
Final Research Project (Thesis)
EDP-7000 · 6 credits · 24 weeks
Teaching and assessment
Live online teaching combines discussion, participatory activities, critical reflection and applied tasks. Faculty and tutors provide course materials and feedback. Assessment includes course papers and examinations, followed by a final research project or dissertation. Field practice is included where specified in the programme curriculum.
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree; the brochure lists social or behavioural sciences, business, economics and humanities. Admissions reviews programme-specific suitability.
- Evidence of English-language competence, including previous study in English or an appropriate language assessment.
- Reliable internet access and familiarity with e-learning tools, word processing and presentations.
Application documents
Prepare a completed application form, certified Bachelor’s degree certificates and transcripts, a 300-word statement of purpose and evidence of English competence. The Africa admissions process also requests an ID or passport copy and passport photograph.
Fees and scholarships
While the standard international tuition for postgraduate programmes at the University for Peace Main Campus in Costa Rica is USD 10,000, the UPEACE Africa Regional Programme provides an automatic 50% regional scholarship to qualifying African professionals admitted to our executive online and hybrid programmes. The total tuition payable is adjusted to USD 5,000 for the complete 18-month programme. The fees are payable in instalment.
| Milestone stage | Academic checkpoint & timing | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Admission & Registration | Upon offer acceptance (secures seat) | $500 |
| Semester 1 – Installment 1 | Prior to commencement of Semester 1 | $750 |
| Semester 1 – Installment 2 | Before the end of Semester 1 (Prior to exams) | $750 |
| Semester 2 – Installment 1 | Prior to commencement of Semester 2 | $750 |
| Semester 2 – Installment 2 | Before the end of Semester 2 (Coursework clearance) | $750 |
| Dissertation – Installment 1 | Beginning of dissertation (Supervisor allocation) | $750 |
| Dissertation – Installment 2 | Before final thesis defense & graduation clearance | $750 |
| Total programme fee | $5,000 USD | |
Fees are payable in the seven instalments shown above. Payment instructions are issued by the UPEACE Africa finance office once an offer of admission is confirmed.
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