Since its founding, it has developed a remarkable international reputation, with staff and former students personally involved in mediation missions and peace negotiations. The Curriculum Rotary World Peace Scholars will enroll in one of the department's three Masters programs, leading to MA degrees in either Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, or International Politics and Security Studies. These fully modular programs have considerable flexibility, combining core courses with optional modules. Core courses cover an introduction to Peace Studies, Research Methods, Comparative Peace Processes, Conflict Resolution in Contemporary Conflict, and Regional Security Studies . Optional courses include Human Rights and Democracy, Politics of the Global Environment, Arms Control and Proliferation, and Issues in Gender and Development.
Students are also able to take selected options in other programs.
The MA course lasts a full 12 months, with eight months of coursework and four months for a research dissertation. MPhil level research will typically develop from MA work, although this is not compulsory. Rotary World Peace Scholars will also participate in the annual Rotary Center Seminar as part of their two-year program. Candidates should normally hold a good first degree in an appropriate subject at a level equivalent to that of a UK Degree at Upper Second Honours level. In addition to academic qualifications, relevant experience will be of value.