Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies
Postgraduate
In Canberra (Australia)
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Postgraduate
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Canberra (Australia)
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The Graduate Certificate 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 Graduate Certificate 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.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- Human Rights
- International
- IT Development
- University
- IT
- Credit
- Public
- Management
- IT Management
Course programme
For an up-to-date list of units of study for this degree, please refer to the online postgraduate handbook.
Study planCandidates for the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies are required to complete 24 credit points including:
- a minimum of 12 credit points of core units of study
- a maximum of 12 credit points from core elective units of study
Graduate opportunities
Our graduates enjoy challenging and rewarding professional careers with the United Nations, non-government organisations, media organisations, the private sector, government departments and agencies. A number of our graduates have gone on to pursue a PhD and academic career.
Our graduates hold positions such as
− International Programs Officer, UNICEF
− Managing Director and Mediator, Negocio Resolutions
− Reporter, The Guardian
− Junior Professional Officer, World Bank
− Knowledge Broker, United Nations Development Programme
− Humanitarian Policy Officer, AusAID
− Producer, ABC
− Project and Gender Officer, United Network of Young Peacebuilders
− Manager of Business Intelligence and Communication, Oil Search Health Foundation
− Youth Outreach Coordinator, Oxfam
Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies