Graduate Diploma in Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Dpcr

The Graduate Diploma in Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution (DPCR) at Midlands State University equips students to identify and analyze mechanisms of peacekeeping and conflict resolution. Students study contemporary research methods and ethical procedures for the discipline, using an interdisciplinary approach to peace, security, and development.

The program is a two-semester part-time qualification with a duration of 1 year. It is delivered through lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, presentations, public lectures, practicals, guest lecturers, and lecture notes. Students complete a dissertation in Semester 2.

Modules

• DPCR 631 Introduction to Peacekeeping and Reconciliation
• DPCR 632 Religion Peacekeeping and Reconciliation
• DPCR 633 Humanitarian Rights, Law and Transitional Justice
• DPCR 634 Research Methods and Statistics
• DPCR 635 Project Management
• DPCR 637 Communication and Human Factor in Peacekeeping
• DPCR 636 Psychology of Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution
• DPCR 638 Gender, and Conflict
• DPCR 639 Mediation and Conflict Analysis
• DPCR 640 Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation in Africa
• DPCR 641 International Institutions and Peacekeeping
• DPCR 642 Migration, Displacement and Peacebuilding

At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant social science degree programme or 2 years of relevant experience.

• Public Administrators in Central Government Ministries and Local Authorities (Rural and Urban)
• Community Development Officers
• Project Managers in Civil Society Organisations and Non-Governmental Organisations
• Lectureship
• Further education: Masters studies in Peace Studies