Peace and Conflict Studies Mount Saint Vincent University

Overview

The Peace and Conflict Studies programme at Mount Saint Vincent University provides students with a deep understanding of the complex factors that drive global and local disputes. This interdisciplinary course of study investigates the essential foundations required to build sustainable peace within diverse human communities. By examining the inter-relatedness of poverty, discrimination, and war, the curriculum encourages critical thinking regarding modern security and freedom.

Why Peace and Conflict Studies at Mount Saint Vincent University?

Students engage with a broad range of perspectives, looking at conflict resolution within families, schools, workplaces, and the international arena. The programme is designed to highlight various initiatives in peacemaking, allowing for a multifaceted exploration of how justice and human rights can be upheld in the face of systemic violence and hunger.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 21557 per year
• National fee: CAD 9106 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum for this minor requires specific core units alongside a selection of electives from various disciplines. Modules may include:

• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Global Issues and Human Rights
• Ethics
• Social Psychology
• International Relations
• Political Studies
• Sociology of Peace
• Women and Gender Studies
• Religious Studies

Careers with Peace and Conflict Studies

Graduates of this programme are equipped with the analytical skills necessary for professional roles in diverse sectors. The interdisciplinary nature of the studies prepares individuals for careers in government and the foreign service, where they can influence policy and international relations. Many students also find opportunities within non-governmental organisations and international development agencies focused on humanitarian aid.