Bachelor of Arts - Conflict Resolution

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts prepares you for a huge range of careers, and you can build your degree in a way that suits you – study a single or a double major, select from a wide range of minors or add elective papers from another area of study. Throughout your Bachelor of Arts you’ll develop effective communication, critical thinking and analysis skills, as well as the ability to research and present professionally. These skills are key to any professional role.

Study conflict resolution and learn to identify causes of conflict, and develop practical negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills.

Conflict resolution is an essential skill for many fields. Wherever there are people, companies or states, there are differences. Conflict resolution explores how to overcome these differences and reach a peaceful settlement at an interpersonal, community, organisational and international level.
You learn through case studies, role play scenarios and visits from guest speakers who share their views on current issues and approaches. Our passionate lecturers draw from international experiences and include best practice models.
Key features:

• A unique, integrated approach to solving conflict
• Wide-ranging conflict resolution skills, including negotiation, mediation and facilitation
• Workplace experience in your final semester

Career opportunities:

• Child, Youth and Family
• Global Peace and Justice
• International peace, justice organisations and bodies dedicated to conflict resolution
• Lobby groups
• Local councils
• Ministry of Social Development
• New Zealand Peace Foundation
• New Zealand Police
• Peace Movement Aotearoa
• Political parties
• Unions