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Introduction to Peace Studies
UndergraduateUNE-PEAC1002026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 22 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 Feb 2026
- Price from
- $2,459
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Peace Studies
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- demonstrate specialised knowledge of major concepts about conflict, violence and peace;
- examine and analyse the major causes of violence;
- analyse and synthesise different approaches of achieving peace and alleviating conflict and violence; and
- transfer to others ideas and knowledge necessary to make peace happen in their lives and relationships.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Across the world, conflict and violence disturb the peace of nations because politicians want power, arms traders want money and the masses allow themselves to be manipulated into ethnic and religious hatreds. Future proof your career in diplomacy, humanitarianism, or defence, or just satisfy your need to know, by equipping yourself with the ideas, understanding and skills to help people address difficult situations. In this subject you will examine the meanings and realities of conflict, violence and peace. We will explore positive peace, negative peace and nonviolent options. You will consider the various challenges of conflict transformation from cultures of violence to peace and peaceful futures, by focusing on peacebuilding and reconciliation even for youths born into war zones who have never known peace.
Assessment 1: Reflective Viva Voce (Oral exam) - Assurance Task- 750 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-2;
Assessment 4: Essay - 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3;
Assessment 5: Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task- 2 hours. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4.
There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
To pass this subject, you must sit the supervised exam and achieve at least 50% in this task, must pass the Reflective Viva Voce and meet all other passing requirements in the subject.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Reflective Viva Voce (oral examination) - Assurance Task (15%)
- Essay (50%)
- Invigilated Examination - Assurance Task (35%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-ART-DIP-2026 - Diploma in Arts
Others
Candidature in Diploma in Arts
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-ART-DIP