Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
Conflict analysis, reconciliation, governance and human rights for peacebuilders in the world’s youngest nation.
- Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 4 years
- Campus
- Juba
- Faculty
- Arts & Social Sciences
Overview
Listed in the Students’ Handbook as the Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Peace Studies, this programme forms peacebuilders who understand the roots of conflict and the work of reconciliation in South Sudan.
It is taught with the Institute for Justice and Peace, whose training, public lectures and links with Justice and Peace Commissions bring practice into the classroom.
Like every CUofSS student, you begin with the common introductory year in study skills, logic, English, mathematics, computing, accounting, social analysis and ethics.
Entry requirements
Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or Sudan School Certificate with at least 60%; Uganda: Advanced Certificate with two principal passes; Kenya, Ethiopia and other countries: C+ or equivalent.
- Foreign certificates certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the South Sudan embassy in that country
- Two reference letters: a senior teacher and a community figure such as your parish priest
Curriculum
Semester 124 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 111 | Study Skills | 3 |
| BPC 112 | Language and Communication Skills | 3 |
| BPC 113 | Introduction to South Sudan | 3 |
| BPC 114 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 |
| BPC 115 | Catholic Social Teaching and Social Analysis | 3 |
| BPC 116 | Philosophy of Justice and Peace | 3 |
| BPC 117 | Non-Violence Principles and Approaches | 3 |
| BPC 118 | Introduction to Mathematics I | 3 |
Semester 224 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 121 | Introduction to Bible | 3 |
| BPC 122 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| BPC 123 | Introduction Conflict resolution | 3 |
| BPC 124 | Anthropology of Peace | 3 |
| BPC 125 | Forgiveness and Reconciliation | 3 |
| BPC 126 | Social Ethics | 3 |
| BPC 127 | Introduction Peace Psychology | 3 |
| BPC 128 | Introduction to Mathematic II | 3 |
Semester 121 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 211 | Tools for Conflict Analysis and Transformation | 3 |
| BPC 212 | Counselling and Healing | 3 |
| BPC 213 | Comparative Governance and Political Systems | 3 |
| BPC 214 | Development Theories | 3 |
| BPC 215 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| BPC 216 | Leadership and Good Governance | 3 |
| BPC 217 | Global Peace Index | 3 |
Semester 221 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 221 | Introduction to Human Rights | 3 |
| BPC 222 | Theories of Nation building in Africa | 3 |
| BPC 223 | Cultural Approaches to Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| BPC 224 | Ethnicity in Conflict and Peace building | 3 |
| BPC 225 | Non-state Armed groups | 3 |
| BPC 226 | Tools in Project Planning and Management | 3 |
| BPC 227 | Humanitarian Disasters Management | 3 |
Semester 121 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 311 | Peace Keeping and International Conflicts | 3 |
| BPC 312 | Introduction International Organizations | 3 |
| BPC 313 | Post-Conflict Development Policies | 3 |
| BPC 314 | Gender Issues in Peace and Conflict | 3 |
| BPC 315 | Community-Based Approaches to Peace Building | 3 |
| BPC 316 | Mental Health and Psycho-Social Wellbeing | 3 |
| BPC 317 | African Religions and Culture | 3 |
Semester 218 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 321 | Restorative Justice | 3 |
| BPC 322 | Research Methods | 3 |
| BPC 323 | Social Justice Approaches and Practices | 3 |
| BPC 324 | Ecumenism and Peace | 3 |
| BPC 325 | History of Peace Processes in South Sudan | – |
| BPC 326 | Displacement | 3 |
| BPC 327 | Internship | 3 |
Semester 118 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 411 | International Humanitarian Law | 3 |
| BPC 412 | Mediation of Conflicts | 3 |
| BPC 413 | Religion and Peace Building | 3 |
| BPC 414 | Spirituality of Peace Building | 3 |
| PCB 406 | Monitoring And Evaluation | 3 |
| BPC 415 | Environmental Ethics | 3 |
Semester 218 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| BPC 421 | Information System for Peace Building | 3 |
| BPC 422 | Globalization, Neoliberalism in Conflict | 3 |
| BPC 423 | Research Project | 3 |
| BPC 417 | Inter-Religious Dialogue | 3 |
| BPC 424 | Negotiation in Conflicts | 3 |
| BPC 426 | Arms Control and Demilitarisation | 3 |
56 courses, 165 credits as listed in the Students’ Handbook. A 3-credit course is 45 contact hours.
Where it can take you
- Peacebuilding and reconciliation officer
- Justice and Peace Commission staff
- Human rights and protection officer
- Monitoring and evaluation officer
- Civil service, diplomacy and governance
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