Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

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.