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Master of Social Justice (Peace and Conflict Studies)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s course examines the intellectual and practical challenges of building peace with justice, from reconciliation after mass violence to the role of the United Nations in peacekeeping and peace building. You can tailor the program to your interests while developing a critical understanding of human rights violations and the mechanisms used to promote and protect rights. It is a master coursework degree focused on peace and conflict studies. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles that contribute to peace building, conflict transformation and human rights advocacy across diverse settings. The course is relevant to careers with the United Nations and other international organisations, non-government organisations, government departments and agencies, media organisations and the private sector. It supports pathways into policy, program work, advocacy, analysis and related professional roles in peace and conflict studies at master’s level.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$51,300 per year

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CSP: A$17,399
Full Fee Paying: A$32,000

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Information

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2 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MASOCJST1PCS

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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