Overview

The Peace and Justice Studies minor at the University of Victoria is an interdisciplinary program that examines the root causes of conflict, violence, and injustice, while exploring strategies for peacebuilding, human rights, and social equity. Objectives include fostering critical thinking on global and local issues, promoting non-violent resolution, and integrating diverse perspectives such as Indigenous knowledge systems. Unique features include its emphasis on experiential learning through community-engaged projects and connections to British Columbia's social justice movements.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in non-governmental organizations, international development, policy advocacy, and community leadership. The program equips students with skills in conflict resolution, ethical analysis, and cross-cultural communication, leading to opportunities in humanitarian aid, diplomacy, and social services.

Key Faculty/Staff

• Faculty from Political Science, Sociology, and Indigenous Studies departments contribute to the program, with expertise in peacebuilding and human rights.

Unique Facilities or Partnerships

The program benefits from UVic's partnerships with local Indigenous communities and organizations like the Canadian International Development Agency affiliates. Access to the university's Centre for Global Studies provides resources for research on international peace initiatives.