Overview

Peace and Conflict Studies (Advanced) from Australian National University brings together diverse disciplinary insights, demonstrating how the different ways we interpret peace and conflict can influence what we see, what we respond to, and how we may judge success and failure.

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Drawing particularly on the Asia Pacific but with a global outlook, this award equips its graduates with the abilities to work in a wide range of private, civil society, and governmental organisations.
The Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (Advanced) also enables students to undertake a substantial independent research project, with appropriate research training, to develop deep expertise in a particular dimension of Peace and Conflict Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the core debates, issues, concepts, and contemporary challenges of peace and conflict studies.
Understand the relationship between the field of peace and conflict studies and other related fields such as international relations, diplomacy, comparative politics, international law, development, and Asia and Pacific studies.
Analyse transnational issues in a globalised environment using analytical and practical conflict analysis skills.
Apply high-level research and writing skills to study peace and conflict studies issues in the Asia and the Pacific region.
Evaluate new challenges to the maintenance of peace and the prevention and resolution of conflict in both scholarly and policy-relevant terms and generate options to address them.
Communicate findings in academic and professional contexts, justifying their approach and methods as appropriate.
Design and undertake a substantial research-led thesis in a way that makes a contribution to knowledge in the field of peace and conflict studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Atrocity prevention in the 21st century
Ethics of Peace and War
Humanitarianism in World Politics
Women, Peace and Security
Interventions and Statebuilding: From Fragility to Resilience
Climate change, Peace and Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

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National: You can apply at any time throughout the year.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

International Law Political Science View 28 other Masters in Political Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code - 114598F

Applicants must present one of the following:

a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 6/7
a cognate Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 and a Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
a cognate Bachelor or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
a cognate Graduate Certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
a cognate Graduate Diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7
a minimum of 10 years full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

56120 AUD / year

≈ 56120 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

33460 AUD / year

≈ 33460 AUD / year

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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