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Bachelor of Peace and Justice Studies

Pace University

New York, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Justice Studies at Lewis University focused on peacebuilding and justice.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core knowledge in Peace and Justice Studies. Analyse discipline-specific problems using appropriate methods. Communicate professional ideas clearly. Use relevant tools and practices responsibly. Prepare for employment or further study in general studies.

Career outcomes

diversity equity and inclusion officer
Educator
Negotiator
Mediator
Lawyer
Human rights advocate
Community organizer
Restorative justice practitioner

Curriculum

Core in peacebuilding and interfaith studies (18 credits for the major) with five pathways: conflict transformation
Restorative justice
Human rights and equitable development
Gender equity
And interfaith bridgebuilding.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred)
Holistic review
Generally top 50% of class or about 2.5 GPA where no class rank is given
2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement
SAT/ACT optional.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma or equivalent with official transcripts in English (NACES evaluation preferred), 2 Letters of recommendation and personal statement, SAT/ACT optional.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80 (new scale from 2026-01-21: 4.0)
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 54
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Bachelor of Peace and Justice Studies. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$61,438 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$100 USD

Program details

Campus	New York City Campus
Faculty or school	Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Pace University scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.