悉尼大學

Gain a distinctive qualification in this growing field, focusing on the interconnections between peace, conflict, justice and human rights. From conflict transformation after mass violence to the role of the media in peace building, we will explore the intellectual and practical challenges of attaining peace with justice in a program that you can tailor to suit your personal interests and career aspirations.

Why study with us?

Learn from leading scholars and expert commentators and practitioners in a range of units of study covering peace journalism, transitional justice, human rights, reconciliation, the psychology of peace, non-violence, community mediation, the United Nations, conflict-sensitive development, religion, war and peace. Take the opportunity to learn skills in conflict analysis and resolution in the program?s capstone unit.

You can complete a dissertation or social justice internship pathway as part of the degree, preparing you for higher degree research or professional practice. Our distance learning program allows mid-career professionals to obtain a globally recognised qualification without having to relocate to Sydney.

Graduate opportunities

Our graduates enjoy challenging and rewarding professional careers with the United Nations, non-government organisations, media organisations, the private sector, government departments and agencies. A number of our graduates have gone on to pursue a PhD and academic career.

Our graduates hold positions such as:

International Programs Officer, UNICEF

Managing Director and Mediator, Negocio Resolutions

Reporter, The Guardian

Junior Professional Officer, World Bank

Knowledge Broker, United Nations Development Programme

Humanitarian Policy Officer, AusAID

Producer, ABC

Project and Gender Officer, United Network of Young Peacebuilders

Manager of Business Intelligence and Communication, Oil Search Health Foundation

Youth Outreach Coordinator, Oxfam

Future study options

You must have a substantial background in a relevant academic discipline to be eligible to enrol in research degrees in Peace and Conflict Studies.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Soc Sci)
• Doctor of Arts
• Doctor of Social Sciences