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Bachelor of Peace and Justice Studies

Lewis University

Romeoville, 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 completion certificate with transcripts or national exam results; English proficiency scores; Passport. Transfer applicants: college transcripts with credential evaluation if outside the US.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion certificate with transcripts or national exam results; Transfer applicants: college transcripts with credential evaluation

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 52
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
And completed application materials.

How to apply

Review the programme admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification documents. Complete the application. Submit supporting documents and language proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$42,400 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus, Romeoville
Faculty or school	College of Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications
Department	Peace and Justice Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
1 Nov 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.