GraduatePolitical Science & International Relations
Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies is a postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus that builds the knowledge and practical skills to engage in conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in the contemporary global context. Students are taught by researchers with expertise in Indigenous politics, gender, ethics, justice, development, security and the environment, with access to staff affiliated with the UQ Rotary Peace Centre. Graduates work in international development, humanitarian and peacebuilding organisations, government, diplomacy and research.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Security and Development [Core course], Peacebuilding [Core Course], The politics and power of nonviolence [Core course], Dynamics of Public Policy [Elective], Global Health and Development [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities. The length of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years) Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual*. *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week.
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