UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLANDTOEFL/IELTS

University of Queensland
Rotary Peace Centre

English is the language of instruction.
Applicants must demonstrate English
proficiency by submitting either
TOEFL scores (paper: 570 total, with
5 in written test and 54 in listening& reading OR internet: 90 total, with
21 in written test and 20 in listening& reading) or IELTS scores (6.5 total,with no section below 6). Other
qualifications are outlined in UQ’s
English Language Proficiency Admission
Requirements for University Programs.
For more information visit: http://futurestudents.uq.edu.au/applying/englishlanguage-proficiency-requirements

Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPaCS)The University of Queensland Rotary Peace Centre in Brisbane, Australia, selects
Rotary Peace Fellows based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact onworld peace and conflict resolution during their future careers. The ideal candidate
for the UQ Rotary Peace Centre program is strong academically and possesses thematurity and interest to work as a cohesive cohort. To gain admission to the Masterof Peace and Conflict Studies (24-credit) program candidates require either anapproved bachelor degree in the same discipline, with a GPA of 5, or an approved
bachelor degree in any discipline, with a GPA of 5 and a minimum of three years
professional work experience related to peace and conflict resolution. The candidate
demonstrates a clear commitment to peace and conflict resolution, is willing toundertake extensive reading and discussion in the pursuit of knowledge, and isable to participate actively within the cohort of students. Students can choose tofocus their electives in the areas of Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding, or Human
Protection, or choose courses across these areas to suit their academic needs.

• 90 master’s level students• 30 countries• 30 years (average age)

Program overview

University rankings

Specialization: Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPaCS)• A
 mong top 100 universities
worldwide (Academic Ranking ofWorld Universities, Times Higher
Education World University Rankings)• Among the world’s top 50
universities worldwide for politicalscience and international relations(QS World University Rankings)• 5 out of 5 for research performancein political science, international
relations, and peace and conflictstudies, according to Excellence inResearch for Australia assessment

Department: Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs,
School of Political Science and International Studies
Required courses: Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies; Conflict
Resolution; Peacebuilding; Contested Peace: Critical concepts in peace andconflict studies
Other courses: Contemporary Peacekeeping; Arms Control and Disarmament;
Ethics and Human Rights; Culture, Conflict, and Reconciliation; Mediation;
Gender, Peace, and Security in Global and Local Perspective; Preventing Sexualand Gender-Based Violence; Introduction to the Responsibility to Protect;
Philosophies and Practice of Non-Violence; Indigenous Politics With andBeyond the State; Conflict Analysis and Prevention
Notable professors: Professor Alex Bellamy, Professor Roland Bleiker,
Dr Morgan Brigg, Dr Nicole George (Program Convenor), Dr Martin Weber
Length: 18 months beginning late February

Students by the numbers

Website: uq.edu.au/rotary
Contact: Dr Melissa Curley,m.curley@uq.edu.au