PACS6911 Key Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies

PACS6911 Key Issues in Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Sydney): rated 5.0/5 overall across 1 review collected on USYD Wall.

PACS6911 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Sociology and Criminology. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 和平与冲突研究的关键议题

Type: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Subject area: Sociology and Criminology

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Level: Postgraduate Level 6

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

This unit introduces students to the interdisciplinary field of Peace and Conflict Studies and the history, philosophy, economics and politics of peace. Students will learn about the causes of violence and the potential for nonviolence, peaceful conflict resolution and other means of achieving peace with justice in different conflict settings.

PACS6911 student reviews, difficulty and workload

PACS6911 has 1 scored review: overall 5.0/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars).

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PACS6911 FAQ

Q: Is PACS6911 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 1 review: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 5.0/5. Only a few reviews so far, so treat this as a rough guide.

Q: Which faculty teaches PACS6911, and when is it offered?

A: PACS6911 is taught by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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