The University of Queensland

Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

Develop an understanding of varied forms of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace.

Official
Duration
Not provided
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
St Lucia
QLD
Course code
CRICOS 089179D
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Course overview

Develop an understanding of varied forms of conflict and resistance, and ways to move from conflict to peace.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include degrees with a sequence of study in peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, or law. You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes: Work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisations. This may include work experience in planning, research, management, implementation or evaluation of domestic or international peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, transitional justice and cognate efforts to manage conflict or facilitate peace, and a demonstration of computer literacy, research and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation. The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities. The length that you were there (i.e. 3 years). The level at which you work (or worked) within the organisation. Whether you worked full-time, part-time or casual. For part-time and casual roles, include the average hours worked per week. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include degrees with a sequence of study in peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, or law. You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes: Work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisations. This may include work experience in planning, research, management, implementation or evaluation of domestic or international peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, transitional justice and cognate efforts to manage conflict or facilitate peace, and a demonstration of computer literacy, research and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation. The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities. The length that you were there (i.e. 3 years). The level at which you work (or worked) within the organisation. Whether you worked full-time, part-time or casual. For part-time and casual roles, include the average hours worked per week. 2. {}

Academic qualifications

Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.

China 211 universities

70

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 87L 19 · R 19 · W 21 · S 19
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include degrees with a sequence of study in peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, or law. You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes: Work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisations. This may include work experience in planning, research, management, implementation or evaluation of domestic or international peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, transitional justice and cognate efforts to manage conflict or facilitate peace, and a demonstration of computer literacy, research and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation. The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities. The length that you were there (i.e. 3 years). The level at which you work (or worked) within the organisation. Whether you worked full-time, part-time or casual. For part-time and casual roles, include the average hours worked per week. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.88 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5.5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.25 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.75 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.25 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.75 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 59% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.35 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.5

  • Additional entry requirement

    1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or to have completed post-secondary studies and have 2 years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be individually assessed. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Relevant disciplines include degrees with a sequence of study in peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, or law. You must have completed at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content in the discipline, including a mix of introductory and advanced courses. Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes: Work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisations. This may include work experience in planning, research, management, implementation or evaluation of domestic or international peacebuilding, mediation, conflict resolution, transitional justice and cognate efforts to manage conflict or facilitate peace, and a demonstration of computer literacy, research and writing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation. The nature of your work, including any relevant duties and responsibilities. The length that you were there (i.e. 3 years). The level at which you work (or worked) within the organisation. Whether you worked full-time, part-time or casual. For part-time and casual roles, include the average hours worked per week. 2. {}

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1St Lucia22 February 2027—$22,896per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2St Lucia26 July 2027——International students

Where it is taught

  • St Lucia

    Primary

    QLD

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studiesstudy.uq.edu.au
  2. The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
  5. Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
  7. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Queensland: Fees & Entry Requirements