Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) - The University of Sydney
Skip to main content

Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies)

Coursework

Peace and conflict studies provides the theoretical and practical foundation for understanding global issues of peace and (in)security. Students wrestle with a range of issues relevant to conflict and its alleviation, examining state and nonstate behaviour, policy, and implementation through analysis of media, development, and the international arena. Students undertake a capstone in which they intern at a local or overseas organisation relevant to peace and conflict studies, or complete a research-based, supervised dissertation or independent research project relevant to peace and conflict studies.

Awards and requirements

Please refer to the course resolutions for information on the specific admission requirements for different coursework award courses.

The Master of Social Justice and Graduate Diploma of Social Justice are available in the following streams: Development Studies, Human Rights, or Peace and Conflict Studies.

Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies)

Candidates for the Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) are required to complete 72 credit points including:

  • 24 credit points from core units of study
  • a minimum of 18 credit points from selective units of study from the same stream
  • a maximum of 24 credit points from elective units of study or selectives from another stream
  • a minimum of 6 credit points from capstone units of study

Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies)

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies) are required to complete 48 credit points including:

  • a minimum of 18 credit points from core units of study, including PACS6911
  • a minimum of 18 credit points from selective units of study from the same stream; and
  • a maximum of 12 credit points from elective units of study

Contacts and further information

Website: School of Social and Political Sciences
Program Director: Associate Professor Susan Banki
Phone: +61 2 9351 4279
Email: msj.coordinator@sydney.edu.au