Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies (GCPaCS)
Information valid for students commencing 2018
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5648
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree with a GPA of 4.5; or
Have completed post-secondary studies and relevant work experience, approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
Professional experience requirements same discipline can be demonstrated with 3 years work experience in a relevant peace and conflict organisation Unless otherwise stated, the minimum amount of relevant work experience is 3 years full-time equivalent (either paid or voluntary), with documented evidence (such as references).
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass.uq.edu.au/askhass
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies?
The Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies is a coursework program aimed at developing conceptual and empirical understanding and skill sets in research and knowledge development in the field of peace and conflict studies. Students will gain a basic understanding of how conflicts emerge and how they can be managed and solved in a nonviolent manner. Topics covered span from the local to the global and include issues such as peace and conflict studies theory, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and prevention, and contested peace.
