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PhD of Peace and Conflict Studies
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies is offered by the School of Peace and Conflict Studies in the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Peace and Conflict Studies. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.
Career outcomes
- Administrative Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Operations Assistant
- Program Assistant
Curriculum
- Minimum 36 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Foundations of Conflict Analysis and Management
- Identity Driven Conflicts
- Thesis I
- Restorative Justice and Victim Assistance
- Post-conflict Peacebuilding. The programme includes an internship
- Practicum or clinical placement course and offers thesis or dissertation credits.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 3.0 on UM's scale in the last two years of study (many departments ask for 3.5)
- Exceptional honours bachelor's graduates may be considered. Supervisor arrangements and programme-specific requirements apply. English proficiency as for master's.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised university, Exceptional honours bachelor's graduates may be considered
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
- PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
- Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 61
- Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Applications open up to 16 months before the start date. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
- request recommendation letters in the portal and add programme materials such as a CV
- statement of interest or writing sample. Track your status and accept the offer. Submit official documents
- apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds
- then register for courses.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $7,406 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Graduate Studies |
| Department | Peace and Conflict Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible full-time Manitoba master and PhD research students in qualifying fields may be nominated by their departments for competitive University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships. Awards can be CAD 20,000 a year for eligible master students or CAD 25,000 a year for eligible PhD students. Students of any citizenship may be eligible, But research-field, Academic and departmental nomination requirements apply, The university does not promise fully funded scholarships. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $7,406 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section, PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each, Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 61, Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180.