Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) Master of Arts program encompasses the analysis and resolution of social conflicts; peace research examining the structural roots of social conflicts, divisions and social inequalities; and strategies for building community and promoting social justice. This is a joint program supervised by the Joint Discipline committee consisting of faculty members from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) Master of Arts program.

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

A Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in either: peace and conflict studies, conflict analysis and resolution or another related discipline.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of study

English language proficiency

IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall

IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall

Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)

Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall

Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180