Overview

The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies offered at the University of Queensland will build your knowledge about the forces that generate contemporary conflict and the processes and practices that contribute to conflict, resolution and peacebuilding.

The two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program is delivered by world-renowned academics and researchers with expertise in areas such as Indigenous politics, gender, ethics, justice, development, security and the environment. They'll draw on their research experience in conflict settings to help you develop an understanding of varied expressions of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

UN special rapporteur

Peacekeeping official

NGO manager

Indigenous rights adviser

Humanitarian aid official

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Writing Politics

Security and Development

Conflict Resolution

Peacebuilding

The Politics and Power of Nonviolence

Gender, Peace and Security in Global and Local Perspective

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

32 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

International Relations International Law Political Science View 46 other Masters in International Relations in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 089178E

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or

to have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution that has a formal pathway to the Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (32 units).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant work experience

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45792 AUD / year

≈ 45792 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

29440 AUD / year

≈ 29440 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Funding

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Peace and Conflict Studies

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Overview

Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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