MA Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) Master of Arts program encompasses the analysis and resolution of social conflicts; peace research examining the structural roots of social conflicts, divisions and social inequalities; and strategies for building community and promoting social justice. This is a joint program supervised by the Joint Discipline committee consisting of faculty members from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) Master of Arts is a two-year program with thesis and comprehensive options available. After the completion of 9 credit hours of coursework with the program, students must apply for consideration within the Thesis or Comprehensive option.

Career pathways

Graduate studies in Peace and Conflict studies can lead to careers in a variety of settings: Not-for-profit and advocacy organizations Businesses (e.g., handling cross-cultural training), Hospitals, Educational institutions, Governmental agencies and departments There is an increasing demand for positions in international...

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the PACS Master of Arts program, you must have a minimum of: A Four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in either: peace and conflict studies, conflict analysis and resolution or another related discipline. A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of study

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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