Peace & R Studies Leaflet

MA in Peace & Reconciliation Studies (Full-time or Part-time, campus-based)

Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills (Summer School + Distance Learning)

MA in Peace & Reconciliation Studies by Distance Learning The Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies (CPRS) is located within the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, which is the largest faculty of the University. It is the overall mission of the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies (CPRS) to be a centre for research, teaching and other activities which will contribute to the deeper understanding of processes of peace and reconciliation. We keep our courses relatively small – usually 20 to 25 people in each – which allows for a good tutor-student ratio and a supportive learning community. Our courses attract people from all over the world, and learning on the courses is highly interactive.

Entry requirements We welcome applications from students of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds. The Entry Requirements are: • A good first degree, preferably in a relevant subject like international relations or politics, or equivalent work experience at a senior level in a relevant field • Good writing and speaking skills of English language • Evidence that you have the commitment and financial support to complete the programme successfully.

Centre for Peace and Reconciliation Studies

Queries

Deadlines for applications

If you have further queries about the course content, please contact our course leaders:

Scholarships for Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills: 24 April 2009

[email protected] (MA programmes) [email protected] (PG Cert, Conflict Resolution Skills) If you have further queries about the application process or about studying at Coventry please contact: [email protected] (Administrative Manager) We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates.

Application for Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills: 29 May 2009 Scholarships for MA in Peace and Reconciliation Studies: 29 May 2009 Application for a place on the MA Peace and Reconciliation Studies: 15 July 2009 To make an application please visit our website www.coventry.ac.uk/peacestudy Click ‘Courses’ and you will find application forms for the MA and Certificate programmes. Scholarship application forms are on the link to ‘Scholarships’.

With your application you are required to submit the following: • A completed application form • Two reference letters • Evidence of your English language ability (if not native- speaker) • D ocumentary evidence of your qualifications • Statement on how you plan to support yourself financially during the course If you decide to apply for the scholarship, please note that scholarship applications will be assessed separately. Please submit the scholarship application together with the course application.

Fees for intake Academic Year 09/10 Qualification

Course Code

Credits

Duration

Cost (EU)

Cost International

Intake Dates

Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills

BEST034

60

6 Months

£1520

£2210

June 2009

MA Top-up in January 2010

BEST035

120

Up to two years part-time study

£2400

£6040

January 2010

MA in Peace and Reconciliation

BEST035

180

1 Year

£3600

£9060

September 2009

MA in Peace and Reconciliation Part time

BEST035

180

Two years part-time study

£3,600

n/a

September 2009

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