Overview

Training practitioners of peace and justice

Building upon a broad range of undergraduate majors, students in the Peace and Justice program at University of San Diego learn how to address a wide range of peace and social justice challenges, including armed conflict, refugee and forced displacement issues, human rights abuses and environmental injustices.

Building careers in peace and justice

MAPJ graduates make global impact through careers in public and private sectors, as well as intergovernmental organizations and nonprofits. Graduates work in areas of international development, humanitarian aid, human rights, environmental policy and peace and security, and in fields including policy advising, advocacy and research, conflict resolution, community outreach, trauma recovery, refugee support, fundraising and more. Our students and alumni stand out for their capacity to analyze the root causes of violence, oppression and injustice, and apply impactful peacebuilding strategies to address them.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Peace, Justice & Social Change

Leadership and Organizations

Peace and Conflict Analysis

International Justice & Human Rights

Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation

International System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application fee ($45)

Four short essays

Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)

Official transcripts documenting each course taken beyond the high school level (whether or not within a degree program) and all degrees awarded

Two letters of recommendation

International students must also submit official scores from the TOEFL or IELTS

Official transcripts must be translated by an outside agency such as World Education Services (WES)

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is NOT required

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25272 USD / year

≈ 25272 USD / year
Out-of-State

25272 USD / year

≈ 25272 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

25272 USD / year

≈ 25272 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Training practitioners of peace and justice

Building careers in peace and justice

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

San Diego

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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