The primary objective of this minor is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the causes, prevention and containment of conflict, and of theoretical and practical approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Particular emphasis is given to the relevance of these issues to Australia, Asia and the Pacific, and the major emphasises both the historical and contemporary contexts in which conflicts occur.
Students will learn about the conflicts that have shaped our world, region and country, and efforts to prevent and resolve such conflicts. The minor is comprehensive in approach, drawing insights from a range of disciplines including anthropology, diplomacy, gender studies, geography, history, international relations, law, peace and conflict studies, political science, security studies, sociology and strategic studies. Students that have completed the minor will be well equipped to pursue advanced research in the fields of international relations, peace and conflict studies, and security studies or to develop a career in a wide range of relevant professions, including in non-governmental organisations, international organisations, government and policy bodies.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the key concepts and theoretical frameworks in the study of peace and conflict, and critically apply these to important issues in the field;
- Understand appropriate research methods and quality data, to investigate problems related to the prevention, management and resolution of armed conflict;
- Communicate effectively on peace and conflict issues through both written and oral media;
- Demonstrate an
understanding of the ethical implications of research and practice in the field
of peace and conflict studies.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| INTR1021 | Understanding Peace and Conflict | 6 |
| INTR1022 | Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution | 6 |
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| POLS2123 | Peace and Conflict Studies | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASIA2087 | Peace Building in the Pacific and Asia | 6 |
| ASIA2093 | Natural Resource Conflicts in Asia and the Pacific | 6 |
| ASIA3029 | Reconciliation and the memory of conflict in Asia | 6 |
| GEND2021 | Trauma, Memory and Culture | 6 |
| INTR2047 | Human Security: Conflict, Displacement and Peace Building | 6 |
| POLS2100 | Genocide in the Modern World | 6 |
| POLS2113 | Human Rights | 6 |
| POLS3033 | Environment, Human Security, and Conflict | 6 |
| STST 2131: Security Communities | ||
| WARS2001 | Theories of War: An historical and global perspective | 6 |
| DIPL2000 | Leadership and Diplomacy | 6 |
| INTR3001 | Humanitarianism: Principles, Politics and Practice | 6 |
| DIPL2001 | The Role of Non-State Actors in Asia-Pacific Diplomacy | 6 |