Master of Peace and Conflict Studies

1. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: 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 (2-years duration). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ or the Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below) with documented evidence (such as references). The listed grade point averages (GPAs) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0. The listed grade point averages (GPAs) are on a 7-point scale. *You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). 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, a 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, that 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 of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years) Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual*. *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week. 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 4. China 211 universities: 75 5. China non-211 universities: 80 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 6.34 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 6 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 6.67 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 2 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3.67 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 67% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.67 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 3 2. 1. Entry requirements It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years, 1.5 years or 1 year depending on your qualifications and experience. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree. 2-year degree (32 units of study) To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: 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 (2-years duration). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. 1.5-year degree (24 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ or the Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below) with documented evidence (such as references). The listed grade point averages (GPAs) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed. 1-year degree (16 units of study) If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) full-time (only available as full-time study) , you'll need: a bachelor honours degree (or equivalent)* in a relevant discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0. The listed grade point averages (GPAs) are on a 7-point scale. *You must have completed a substantial research project in your Honours degree equivalent to at least one semester of full-time study (or part-time equivalent). 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, a 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, that 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 of time that you worked there (i.e. 3 years) Whether your employment was full-time, part-time* or casual*. *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average number of hours worked per week. 2. {}