Thank you for your interest in the Ph.D. Program in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba, and housed in the Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice at St. Paul's College. Peace and Conflict Studies is so relevant in our times that it has been called "the field of the new millennium." This is the first Ph.D. Program of its kind in Canada and one of only a handful worldwide. The first cohort of students was admitted in January 2006.
Students applying to the Ph.D. Program in Peace and Conflict Studies must meet the following criteria:
- Earned master's degree from a recognized institution
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 for the last 60 credit hours
- Appropriate research capability as evidenced by one of the following:
• Thesis from a recognized institution
• Major research paper equivalent to a thesis from a recognized institution
• Independently completed research article published in a refereed journal
• Research product equivalent to one of the above - Proficiency in the English language at levels required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
International Students, please refer to the International Equivalency Criteria.
The Program is open to a limited number of students. Prospective students should contact the head of the Ph.D. Program, Dr. Sean Byrne, to determine whether their academic backgrounds are related to the program of study and whether the Program is appropriate for their research interests.
Students who do not have an academic background in peace and conflict studies are required to complete six credit hours of additional coursework at the graduate level.
For more information on the Ph.D. Program, please contact:
Dr. Sean Byrne, head of the Ph.D. Program and Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
(204) 474-7979 | Sean_Byrne@umanitoba.ca, or
Dr. Jessica Senehi, Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies
(204) 474-7978 | Jessica_Senehi@umanitoba.ca.
Also, please consult the list of Faculty Associates.