Understand the nature and significance of conflict as a human condition. Develop the skills to prevent violent conflict, mitigate its catastrophic effects, and reconstruct societies in its aftermath. Embedded in the world renowned Conflict Analysis Research Centre, leading experts will help students explore the dynamics of deep-seated conflict and learn how states, international organisations, NGOs, and individuals can work towards enduring peace.

A PhD is a doctorate of philosophy or Master’s by Research is based on mostly independent study, whether one's passion is international peace-keeping, crisis diplomacy, post-conflict reconstruction, sustainable development or more. It is assessed formally on the basis of one piece of work, a dissertation (or thesis), that reports students' original thought and research. Students must also successfully complete all required training including methods and research design.