B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

4 years

Duration

₦2,800,000

Fees per session

September Entry

Start date

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programme are to:

Instill in students a sound knowledge of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and an appreciation of its applications in different socio-cultural contexts and to involve the students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.
Provide students with broad and well-balanced theories and methods in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.

Cultivate in students the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution to proffer probable solution to the numerous existing and emerging security challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

Provide students with the relevant knowledge and skill base from which they can proceed to further studies in special areas of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution or multidisciplinary areas involving Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.

Instill in students an appreciation of the importance of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution in contemporary national and global affairs.

Develop in students a range of useful competencies for employment whether public, private or self-employment.

Study Modules

What are the entry requirements?

O’Level Subject Combinations: Applicants seeking admission into the Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programme should possess a Senior Secondary School Certificate, General Certificate of Education, NECO or their equivalents with at least five credit passes in not more than two sittings, including Mathematics, English Language and Government. In addition, candidates must have acceptable passes in UTME.

JAMB Subject Combinations: Use of English, Government or History plus two
other Social Science/Arts subjects.

Direct Entry: Candidates seeking Direct Entry admission shall possess five credits in GCE, SSCE, NECO, or their equivalents, of which at least two shall be at Advanced Level, provided that such passes are not counted at both levels of the examination. For emphasis, credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, and Economics are required.

How will I be taught?

What is the career support?

The following career options are available to graduates of B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution:

International Career Diplomat
Career or Field Officer in federal ministries, agencies, and parastatals in Nigeria
Conflict Resolution Expert or Consultant in International Non-governmental organizations
Institute Professor or Researcher

Further Study

Fees and Finance