Overview

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) PhD program at the University of Manitoba is rigorous as the significance of research and intervention for conflict resolution, peacebuilding and creating a culture of human rights demands a high standard of commitment, scholarship and professionalism.

Career opportunities

Graduate studies in in Peace and Conflict studies can lead to careers in a variety of settings:

Not-for-profit and advocacy organizations
Businesses (e.g., handling cross-cultural training)
Hospitals
Educational institutions
Governmental agencies and departments

There is an increasing demand for positions in international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). INGOs work toward a variety of goals, for example: administering aid and setting up local and state governmental infrastructure.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interpersonal Communication, Problem-Solving, and Trust-Building
Theories of Conflict and Resolution
Violence Intervention and Prevention
Intercultural Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding and Social Justice
Dispute Systems Design
Gender, Conflict and Peacemaking
Indigenous World Views and Approaches to Peacebuilding

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology View 41 other PhDs in Sociology in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the PACS PhD program, you must have a minimum of:

A master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or equivalent
A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
CV: academic training, professional experience, awards, scholarship, skills and/or publications
Statement of Intent: 3–4-page personal statement (maximum 1,000 words) outlining your outlook, prior experience and academic and/or professional goals
Writing sample: evidence of appropriate academic research capability (e.g., master’s thesis, reports, published papers, etc.)
Thesis research proposal: 3–4-page (maximum 1,000 words) statement of interest outlining your proposed area of research
Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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