The Peace and Development Studies major is concerned with inequalities of power and opportunity that lead to international and local conflict, uneven development, social dislocation and environmental degradation. This major examines the structural causes of racist and gendered violence, environmental crises, forced migration, poverty, resource conflict, and inter-generational inequity. Students are introduced to theories and methods for identifying, measuring and resolving conflict and environmental degradation. Constructive solutions include empowerment and self-determination, sustainable living, peace building, and conflict resolution strategies. The major is organised around three fields of inquiry: Structural Inequality, Social Justice and Human Rights; Development and Sustainability; Peace and Humanitarian responses/actions. During your studies, you will engage with social theory within an interdisciplinary and applied framework of important civic and global issues.

Social advocacy and activism Social advocacy involves representing the needs of children and the community and acting as an ambassador to achieve goals that are integral to their development. Advocacy can be on behalf of a not for profit or government or non-government organisation. International aid agencies Working with aid agencies usually requires hands on work in the field, assisting with individuals and communities in developing countries. It may also require a level of diplomatic conversation, administration, fundraising and travel.