Graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to engage in conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding in the contemporary global context.
Building peaceful societies requires careful analysis, effective communication and thoughtful leadership. This program explores conflict, peacebuilding and social change across local and global contexts.
You'll be taught by world-renowned academics and researchers with expertise in areas such as Indigenous politics, gender, ethics, justice, development, security and the environment. Access academic staff affiliated with the UQ Rotary Peace Centre, dedicated to developing future leaders in conflict resolution and peace.
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It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need:
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need:
The listed grade point averages (GPAs) are on a 7-point scale.
Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed.
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need:
The listed grade point averages (GPAs) are on a 7-point scale.
You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).