Masters of International Relations / Peace and Conflict Studies

1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, 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 International Relations from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed. Relevant disciplines include peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, and Law. Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes: work in planning, management and/or implementation of international policy and/or governance initiatives, including work for international organisations, non-governmental organisation, government agencies, social movements, and the international business community, and work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisation, 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. We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options 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 To be eligible for entry, 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 International Relations from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from UQ, or the Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies from UQ, with a GPA of 4.0, or a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline (see below) with a GPA of 5.0, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). The listed grade point averages (GPA) are on a 7-point scale. Applications based on work experience will be individually assessed. Relevant disciplines include peace and conflict studies, international relations, political science, sociology, cultural studies, history, economics/political economy, anthropology or ethnography, and Law. Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), may be paid or voluntary and includes: work in planning, management and/or implementation of international policy and/or governance initiatives, including work for international organisations, non-governmental organisation, government agencies, social movements, and the international business community, and work in a relevant peace and conflict organisation including community organisations, non-governmental organisations, government agencies, or other cognate organisation, 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. We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options 2. {}