ACTS MA PROGRAMME
The ACTS MA programme offers a unique theory-practice approach to learning conflict transformations as students are exposed to academic theories, research methodologies, and up-to-date analysis of conflicts in the Asia Pacific region. Through a combination of in-person residential seminars and online sessions, students will critically reflect on their own peace practices while sharing lessons and building networks among one another. The students are each other’s resources. Throughout their ACTS journey, students follow the Action Research methodology that has an emphasis on the action and self-reflection cycle and the spirit of inquiry at its core. The process of learning creates a transformative space for student’s personal growth and confidence and translates to their work in the organization.

ACTS MA APPLICATIONS
The two-year ACTS Masters Programme is specially designed for a variety of peace practitioners from all sectors, including government and non-government, military, armed groups and businesses from across the Asia-Pacific region.
The 2024 ACTS modules will largely be conducted online with the sessions loosely spread throughout a six- to eight-week period. The modules will be a combination of online sessions and offline activities where the students will actively participate and comply, respectively. The programme includes practical study, reflective peacebuilding, advanced conflict intervention skills, theory building, analysis and strategy development as well as specialised Action Research into the areas of peacebuilding and conflict transformation relating to the work of students and their organisations.
The programme will start on March 2024.
The course fee is $2,500 USD a year. Limited scholarships are available and likely awarded to students who can raise funds to secure part of the fees.
The ACTS MA Programme is fully accredited with Paññãsãstra University of Cambodia (PUC).
ACTS MA APPLICATIONS
The two-year ACTS Masters Programme is specially designed for a variety of peace practitioners from all sectors, including government and non-government, military, armed groups and businesses from across the Asia-Pacific region.
The 2024 ACTS modules will largely be conducted online with the sessions loosely spread throughout a six- to eight-week period. The modules will be a combination of online sessions and offline activities where the students will actively participate and comply, respectively. The programme includes practical study, reflective peacebuilding, advanced conflict intervention skills, theory building, analysis and strategy development as well as specialised Action Research into the areas of peacebuilding and conflict transformation relating to the work of students and their organisations.
The programme will start on March 2024.
The course fee is $2,500 USD a year. Limited scholarships are available and likely awarded to students who can raise funds to secure part of the fees.
The ACTS MA Programme is fully accredited with Paññãsãstra University of Cambodia (PUC).

SELECTION CRITERIA
- At least five years of work experience in conflict transformation or related fields
- Support of employer or someone connected with the proposed area of work and action research
- Access to a reliable and stable internet connection
- Fluency in English (required to take PUC online english test or a passing IELTS score 6.0 or TOEFL of 550)
- Undergraduate degree and high school degree and transcripts essential
- Living and working within boundaries of the Asia-Pacific region
- Over 25 years of age
- Willingness to participate in a cross-cultural and interfaith learning environment and commitment to peace and justice values.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- At least five years of work experience in conflict transformation or related fields
- Support of employer or someone connected with the proposed area of work and action research
- Access to a reliable and stable internet connection
- Fluency in English (required to take PUC online english test or a passing IELTS score 6.0 or TOEFL of 550)
- Undergraduate degree and high school degree and transcripts essential
- Living and working within boundaries of the Asia-Pacific region
- Over 25 years of age
- Willingness to participate in a cross-cultural and interfaith learning environment and commitment to peace and justice values.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Please fill out the ACTS Application Google Form
Deadline for submission of application is on 31 October 2023.
For inquiries please email [email protected]
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Please fill out the ACTS Application Google Form
Deadline for submission of application is on 31 October 2023.
For inquiries please email [email protected]