Peace and Conflict Studies Field of Study
Part of the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) program
Commencing semesters, 2024
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2317
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
School of Political Sc & International Studies
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 1333
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: 61 7 3346 9872
Why study Peace and Conflict Studies?
Undergraduate level study in Peace and Conflict Studies trains students in the understanding of the causes of political conflict and the possibilities of finding peaceful solutions to them. This requires development of diagnostic tools for the analysis of social and political situations, an understanding of the evaluation of alternative courses of action and a capacity to incorporate and understand values within political analysis. Examples in question range from recent conflicts in East Timor to aboriginal reconciliation. The importance of peace and conflict studies is growing both internationally and within nations as governments and non-government organisations struggle to find ways of resolving conflicts without recourse to violence. The main aims of the Honours year are: To enable students with an adequate background in Peace and Conflict Studies to pursue further study in one specialist area in more depth than is possible with a pass degree; to enhance students' capacity for independent research and to acquire research skills appropriate to their area of specialisation; to train to a standard sufficient for enrolment in postgraduate research degrees, and for a specialist career.
Courses and requirements
View the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Peace and Conflict Studies field of study.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) for information on key dates and how to apply.