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Graduate Diploma in Human Security and Peacebuilding

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Graduate Diploma in Human Security and Peacebuilding is a one-year, interdisciplinary graduate program.

You see peacebuilding as a broad concept — one that transforms societies through short-term development initiatives that become long-term, sustainable peace processes.

Globally, there’s growing demand for leadership in this field. Leaders like you. Join professionals working in humanitarian aid, social reconstruction, conflict management and peacebuilding.

This diploma program is designed for working professionals and university graduates aspiring to work in human security and peacebuilding. You'll build an understanding of the complex relationships between economic, political, and social development, and human security.

It's also for those who want to advance their professional practice in conflict-related contexts. To do so, you'll learn theoretical and practical skills to help restore peace and civil society.

Program outcomes

Once you have completed this program, you'll be able to work in complex conflict/humanitarian scenarios, use conflict resolution mechanisms to develop peaceful solutions, and communicate effectively to exert strong leadership and empathy in humanitarian crises.

These skills will allow you to work in humanitarian fields, international and domestic non-governmental organizations, and police and military organizations.

Which department am I in?

School of Humanitarian Studies

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (18 credit hours)

Tuition fees
CAD$18,027.00 (US$ 13,242) per year
CAN $18,027 for the entire course. Tuition rates are for programs starting September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2024. Fees are subject to change without notice and are reviewed annually.

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

13 October 2024

Start date

13 January 2025

Venue

Royal Roads University

2005 Sooke Road,

VICTORIA,

British Columbia (BC),

V9B 5Y2, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

STANDARD ADMISSION

Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field, with a minimum GPA of 'B+' (3.33/4.33), from a recognized post-secondary institution.

FLEXIBLE ADMISSION

  • Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will be required to have a minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Applicants without an undergraduate degree will normally require 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in a leadership or management position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • All flexible admission applicants will be required to take "Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).

English Language Requirements:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum 6.5 in writing and speaking and 6.0 in listening and reading
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT 88 overall with a minimum 24 in writing and 20 in listening, reading and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English – Academic (PTE-A): 60 overall with a minimum 60 in writing and speaking and 58 minimum in listening and reading

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Royal Roads University

Based in one of Canada’s most beautiful national historic sites, Royal Roads University (RRU) has been educating students for more than 80 years.

  • Cohort teaching model that encourages collaboration
  • 108 nationalities studying on campus
  • Experience-led courses to promote real-world skills
  • Very well-equipped for online learning

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