MA and PhD programmes

CPRS courses are aimed at those who have an academic interest in issues related to peace, conflict, reconstruction, peacebuilding and reconciliation, and mid-career professionals who seek a meaningful addition to their qualifications and experience.

Who are the Tutors?

Staff at CPRS are dedicated to ensure that your studies at Coventry are a rewarding and stimulating experience. Drawing on our extensive academic and practical expertise we aim to create a course framework that meets your individual needs to help you to fulfil your potential in those areas which you seek to develop and explore.

Programmes are taught by CPRS core staff and associates, who are experts in their field. We also work closely with University staff from Law and International Studies. All staff are research active, and are specialists in the fields of peace studies and related disciplines.

Aim of our programmes:

• Develop the knowledge and skill base necessary to understand the causes of destructive conflict around the world.
• Understand the theory and practice of conflict transformation, peacemaking and peacebuilding at the various levels. 
• Evaluate alternative modes of action and intervention in the attempt to transform violent and destructive conflict along non-violent and constructive channels.
• Draw the attention to the issues of human security and the dilemmas of humanitarian intervention in conflict zones.

We offer:

• Access to the latest international scholarship on peace, reconciliation, conflict transformation and related areas of study.
• Study with a cosmopolitan mix of students and staff from around the world, young and experienced, practitioners and academics. 
• Improved career prospects with a postgraduate qualification which includes theoretical and vocational elements. 
• Specialist programmes in Project Management for Peace and Development Agencies; and for Conflict Resolution Skills. 
• A combination of taught components, self-study, online learning and discussion: your choice. 
• A supportive and creative environment for scholars, activists, practitioners and policy makers.
• The opportunity to participate in specialist seminars and events on course related subjects.

What can I do after my course?

Graduates from CPRS have found professional employment in a wide range of sectors internationally, including:

Testimonials

	Dilawar Khan, Afghanistan – I find this course extremely relevant, effective and contemporary regarding to my past experiences. It is consolidating, enhancing and improving my ability to effectively contribute to the ongoing peace processes in Afghanistan.”
	Elizabeth Faith Mjeni Dena, Kenya  – Gaining a better understanding of concepts like Non-Violence has been a real eye opener to me.”