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Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
- Waterloo, Canada
- 1.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): 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
- Four-year honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related field with a minimum average that varies by programme (commonly 75% to 78%
- At least 75% overall is the published institutional minimum)
- Programme-specific documents (statement
- References
- Résumé) and
- For thesis programmes
- Research fit with a supervisor.
Accepted academic background
Four-year Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, Program-specific documents (statement, References, Work samples), Supervisor/research fit for thesis programs
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5
- TOEFL iBT 5
- IELTS 7.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $37,512, $37,512 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Waterloo (Conrad Grebel University College) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Conrad Grebel University College |
| Department | Peace and Conflict Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Research graduate students may qualify for Waterloo graduate awards and international funding, subject to the specific award, discipline and applicant conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.33 years.
Tuition is $37,512, $37,512 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,500 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 5, IELTS 7.5. An interview is required.