Overview

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The Human Security and Peacebuilding program from Royal Roads University is a two-year, interdisciplinary graduate program.

You see peacebuilding as a broad concept — one that transforms societies through short-term development initiatives that become long-term, sustainable peace processes.

Globally, there’s growing demand for leadership in this field. Join professionals working in humanitarian aid, social reconstruction, conflict management and peacebuilding.

It's also for those who want to advance their professional practice in conflict-related and post-conflict contexts. To do so, it provides you with theoretical and practical skills to help restore peace and civil society.

Once you have completed this program, you'll be able to work in complex conflict/humanitarian scenarios, use conflict resolution mechanisms to develop peaceful solutions, and communicate effectively to exert strong leadership and empathy in humanitarian crises.

These skills will allow you to work in humanitarian fields, international and domestic non-governmental organizations, and police and military organizations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Security and Peacebuilding

International Law and Global Institutions

Social Policy Issues: Social and Economic Insecurity

The Politics of Governance and Human Security

Conflict in the Post-Cold War Era

Managing Complex Projects

Research

Reframing Child Wellbeing in Complex Global Realities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-12 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Duolingo English Test

115

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Sociology Public Policy Terrorism & Security View 8 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.33

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a relevant and related field*, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution

* Relevant and related fields are defined by each program based on disciplinary and/or professional practices. Applicants are required to address how they consider their academic education to be relevant and related to their desired program of study within the personal statement questions.

Applicants who do not meet the Standard Admission requirements will be considered for flexible admission which takes into account all that candidates have learned, not just academic grades. Specific work experience requirements are listed on the university's website.
All flexible admission applicants will be required to complete "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" several weeks prior to starting the program and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18642 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37285 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

13955 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27911 CAD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Victoria

1490 - 2092 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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