Peace and Conflict Studies

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,324 / term

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Peace and Conflict Studies

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Program details

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) Master of Arts is a two-year program with thesis and comprehensive options available.

Peace and Conflict Studies [Master of Arts]

Expected duration: 2 years

Tuition and fees: one year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

After the completion of 9 credit hours of coursework with the program, students must apply for consideration within the Thesis or Comprehensive option.

Thesis option

In addition to the minimum requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, students must complete:

12 credit hours of core courses
3 credit hours in research methods
3 credit hours in a PACS elective or PACS practicum
A thesis proposal, defence and examination

Comprehensive exam option

In addition to the minimum requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, students must complete:

12 credit hours of core courses
3 credit hours in research methods
3 credit hours in practicum
12 credit hours of PACS electives
A comprehensive examination

Sample course offerings

PEAC 7010: Interpersonal Communication, Problem-Solving, and Trust-Building (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7020: Theories of Conflict and Resolution (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7040: Violence Intervention and Prevention (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7050: Intercultural Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7120: Peacebuilding and Social Justice (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7122: Dispute Systems Design (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7124: Gender, Conflict and Peacemaking (3 credit hours)
PEAC 7240: Indigenous World Views and Approaches to Peacebuilding (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

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.

Disciplines

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For entrance into the Master's program:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:

UM Scale	Jordanian Scale
A+	90-100% (Excellent)
A	80-89% (Very good)
B+	75-79% (Good)
B	70-74% (Good)
C+	65-69% (Acceptable)
C	60-64% (Acceptable)
D	50-59% (Poor)
F	0-49% (Failure)

For entrance into the PhD program:

Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 6,324

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

Making changes to your application

If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

Submit your recommender information

All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.