Peace and Conflict Studies (master)

Career prospects

The PECOS program at the University of Oslo develops students well prepared to work and lead in a variety of fields. From government positions to leading roles with NGOs, a degree from the master’s programme in peace and conflict studies will make you highly attractive to organizations around the world. 

Academic career

Career prospects

  • The programme aims at providing a background for work in non-governmental organisations (NGOs), inquiry and information activity, political consulting, governmental work and academia.
  • Planning to work in Norway after your graduation? All students at UiO can use The Career Services at the University of Oslo.

Jobs and careers

Are you looking to prepare for life after your studies as you enter the workforce? Here, you can find tips and inspiration on how to plan for your future career while still being a student

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Published June 6, 2012 10:00 AM - Last modified Dec. 3, 2024 12:43 PM
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Career opportunities

  • Thuva Louise Oterholt Works at the University of South-Eastern Norway

    In her job as a Higher Executive Officer in exchange and mobility at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), Thuva benefits from her international experience on a daily basis.

  • Trainee at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    As a trainee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Beathe ?g?rd combines her interests in political affairs and international development, working on topics like peace and conflict reconciliation and sustainable development.

  • Security Adviser at Advansia

    Magnus Brandt L?g?yr secured his dream job one year before he submitted his Masters’s thesis in Peace and Conflict Studies (PECOS). As a security adviser at Advansia (part of AFRY) he deals with issues that most of us would like to blissfully ignore in our everyday lives.

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