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I think for someone in your position the answer is basically no. A PhD is the usual entry criteria for academic posts. In the UK you wouldn't start as a prof either, you'd start as a lecturer, well down the pecking order. If you were a high ranking official in something to do with peacekeeping the position might be different re entry, but that doesn't apply to you.

30 year old male, who is considering applying for a PHD in International Conflict Resolution/Peacekeeping in the next 12 months.

I completed my M.A. studies in 2015, and since then I have been working in Sales Development and Sales jobs in the Tech industry.

In my dream world I will be a University Professor in 5/6 years time teaching conflict dynamics, but I'm aware this isn't necessarily the reality. The next best thing for me would be working in research for a Think Tank, or a journalist for a respectable publication.

I have Google researched this stuff, so it's somewhat redundant asking about it on Reddit, but here we go any ways - Is there any way into Academia without a PHD? Is there some route out there that isn't talked about, but is like a hidden gem?

Thanks in advance.