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The University of Queensland (UQ)

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Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

  • Graduate Certificate

Develop an understanding of varied forms of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
5648, 089179D
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$15,152 per year / $15,152 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies will build your knowledge about the forces that generate contemporary conflict and the processes and practices that contribute to conflict, resolution and peacebuilding.

The half year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program is delivered by world-renowned academics and researchers with expertise in areas such as Indigenous politics, gender, ethics, justice, development, security and the environment. They'll draw on their research experience in conflict settings to help you develop an understanding of varied expressions of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace.

The program is housed in the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs within UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, which is recognised internationally as a leader in peace and conflict studies research and teaching.

You'll study alongside students from a range of countries and backgrounds, giving you a global perspective. There are opportunities for applied fieldwork experience, independent study or research experience on Australian or overseas projects.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Study at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies, recognised globally as a leader in peace and conflict studies research and teaching.
  • Benefit from topics covering issues such as peacebuilding, conflict resolution and prevention, mediation, nonviolence, gender and security, as well as peace and development.
  • Learn how conflicts emerge and how they can be managed and solved in a nonviolent manner.
  • Graduate ready for a range of careers nationally and internationally, within government, professional and non-government organisations.

1 in Queensland for politics and international studies

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for social policy and administration

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • UN special rapporteur
  • Peacekeeping official
  • NGO manager
  • Indigenous rights adviser
  • Humanitarian aid official
  • Foreign correspondent
  • Human rights advocate
  • Crisis management adviser
  • Diplomatic corps official
  • Conflict resolution specialist