Program Overview
The Human Security and Peacebuilding at Royal Roads University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 30,634 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 24,310 (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
- Foundations of Human Security and Peacebuilding
- Social Policy Issues: Social and Economic Insecurity
- The Politics of Governance and Human Security
- International Law and Global Institutions
- Conflict in the Post-cold War Era
- Diplomacy, Development and Crisis Management
- Capacity Building: Applied Field Skills, Strategies and Processes
- Foundations of Research
- Intercultural Competence
- Advanced Research Methods
- Foundations of Policy and Practice in Humanitarian Action
- Psychosocial Interventions: Managing Stress, Trauma, and Loss
- Ethno-political Conflicts in the Canadian Context
- Internship
- Case Studies in Humanitarian Action: Advanced Policy and Practice
- Adaptive Management for Complex Humanitarian Problems in the 21st Century
- Environmental and Resource-based Conflict Management
- Risk and Crisis Communication
- Professional Practice in Conflict and Change Management
- Transdisciplinarity in Practice
- Public Images of Justice and Fairness
- Indigenous Perspectives on Humanitarianism
- Short Paper
- Thesis
- Internship Preparation and Career Management Skills
- Managing Complex Projects
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 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.
- Applicants who meet the degree requirement, but not the GPA requirement, will normally be required to take\xc2\xa0"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).
- 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 applicants will normally be required to take\xc2\xa0"Academic Writing and Critical Thinking"\xc2\xa0and obtain a minimum B+ (77%).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 30,634 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 24,310 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 30,634 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 24,310 (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 2024-08-19
- Start Date 2018-01-02
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
