Global Peace, Justice and Well-being, Master Programme

This is a unique and innovative programme developed within the framework of the European University of Well-being (EUniWell). The overall goal of the Master’s program in Global Peace, Justice, and Well-being is to provide advanced knowledge in the interdisciplinary field of global peace, justice, and well-being.

Many of todays and future challenges, such as climate change, global pandemics, increasing conflicts, threats to cybersecurity, rising inequality within and between states, humanitarian crises, lack of inclusive economic, social, and political development, as well as individual well-being, are complex, multifaceted, and link the global to regional, national, local, and individual levels. Therefore, these issues must be addressed with interdisciplinary and multi-level approaches. Peace, justice, and well-being are mutually interconnected. Without peace, it is difficult to build justice and well-being, and vice versa: without justice and well-being, it is hard to maintain peace. The connection between global peace, justice, and well-being is also a central theme in Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, particularly Goal 16. A peaceful world fosters justice, which in turn improves the overall well-being of individuals and societies. These challenges are not isolated; they are intertwined and affect us all. Addressing them requires interdisciplinary research, policy coherence and collective action at various levels. In this context, inclusive democratic systems are key factors.

The Master’s programme in Global Peace, Justice, and Well-being is an international program, both in terms of teaching collaboration between four different universities in four different EU countries and because students come from all over the world. The programme brings together perspectives from peace and development studies, political science, international relations, public administration, law studies, public international law, social work, gender and postcolonial studies, sociology, welfare studies, philosophy, anthropology, psychology, security studies, strategic studies, and history. The program challenges the boundaries of studies on peace, well-being, and justice with an emphasis on a global perspective.

Program Structure

The program includes 45 ECTS of joint compulsory blended/online courses, co-created and delivered collaboratively by all partners. The partners for autumn 2025 are Linnaeus University, the University of Florence, the University of Cologne, the University of Murcia and the Brussels-based think tank the Global Governance Institute (GGI). Students will receive credits for the compulsory courses through their respective home universities. While the courses are primarily offered online, an in-person introductory week at the beginning of the first year will help foster a EUniWell community and sense of belonging.

A total of 75 ECTS, including a master’s thesis and potential internships, will be offered by each university as electives within the three tracks: Global Peace, Justice, and Well-being. These courses are existing offerings at the home universities. One semester will include a mobility period at a host university (mandatory for a double degree).

This concept provides both a EUniWell experience and an on-campus experience, which creates a true pan-European education with great opportunities to acquire contacts for the rest of your life.

GGI will offer an optional summer school, which is not included in the program. Students who wish to attend will need to cover the costs themselves.

Mobility: Mandatory mobility for one semester (if the student wants a double degree).

Vision: Bridging the fields of peace, justice, and well-being from a broad global human rights perspective.

Career

This program will provide students with a foundation for both doctoral studies and professional employment within a range of international, regional, national, and local organizations, as well as civil society organizations and private companies active in the field. The taught skills will be valuable in areas such as development cooperation, humanitarian aid, conflict resolution, cultural diversity and integration programs, as well as environmental planning and analysis. Special emphasis is placed on independent working methods, critical assessment, and problem-solving abilities.

Degree

Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with Specialisation in Global Peace, Justice and Well-being. Main field of study: Political Science.

Växjö – the student city with a living campus

Just south of Växjö’s city centre you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. In Växjö, many students choose to live on campus.