Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
Postgraduate
In Canberra (Australia)
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COURSE VIDEO Prepare for a career in peace building with the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies. 1:27 The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies prepares you for both the intellectual and practical challenges of a career in peace building or related fields. From justice and reconciliation after mass violence to the role of religion in war and peace, a broad range of subjects is on offer in this program, taught by experts in the field.
One of only a handful of programs of its kind in the world, the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies provides a distinctive qualification in a growing field and can be tailored to your interests.
In addition to a core program of peace and conflict studies units, you can pursue electives from a range of disciplines, including development studies, human rights, political economy, international relations and security studies.
Why study with us?
Study with leading scholars and expert commentators and practitioners in peace journalism, transitional justice, conflict resolution, nonviolence, community mediation, human rights, the United Nations, faith-based peacebuilding and the psychology of peace.
The degree is based within the University’s Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, which enjoys a significant global reputation as a centre of research excellence in Peace and Conflict Studies as well as other adjacent fields.
You can complete a dissertation or undertake a social justice internship pathway in the latter stages of the degree, preparing you for higher degree research or professional practice. Our distance learning program allows mid-career professionals to obtain a world recognised qualification without having to relocate to Sydney.
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Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
Candidates for the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies are required to complete 72 credit points including:(a) a minimum of 18 credit points of core units of study; and
(b) a minimum of 18 credit points from core electives: and
(c) a maximum of 24 credit points from elective units of study. With the permission of the Degree Coordinator a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units can be taken from units of study outside those listed in the Peace and Conflict Studies subject area of the Postgraduate Unit of Study Table, including a maximum of 6 credit points from units of study offered by other faculties.
(d) 6 credit points from capstone units of study
Candidates who have completed previous study in a relevant discipline may be eligible for a reduction in the requirements in accordance with the table below.
For an up-to-date list of units of study for this degree, please refer to the online
Postgraduate Table of Units of Study for Peace and Conflict Studies Subject Area.
- Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies