Program Overview
The Human Security and Peacebuilding at Royal Roads University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Security and Peacebuilding programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 15,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 12,010 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Victoria, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Security and Peacebuilding programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- HSPB500: The Foundations of Human Security, Mutual Vulnerability and Peacebuilding
- HSPB515: Social Policy Issues: Social and Economic Insecurity
- HSPB530: International Law and Global Institutions
- HSPB540: Conflict in the Post Cold-War Era
- HSPB551: Foundations of Research in Human Security and Peacebuilding
- HSPB600: Diplomacy, Development and Crisis Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Standard Admission
- Four year (or comparable) undergraduate degree in a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.33 (B+).
- Students who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will normally be required to take "Introduction to Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" (available through RRU\'s Continuing Studies) and obtain a minimum B+.
Flexible Admission
- Normally 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 students will normally be required to take "Introduction to Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" (available through RRU\'s Continuing Studies) and obtain a minimum B+.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 15,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 12,010 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 15,110 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; CAD 12,010 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Roads University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University
Victoria, Canada
Royal Roads University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2025-07-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
