Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Peace and Conflict Studies (MPCS)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
   2. Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor’s degree in any subject with an average grade of at least B or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

2. Structure of the Programme

1. The programme of study shall conform to one of the two sets of requirements set out in the MPCS Schedule.
2. Before commencing the investigation to be described in the dissertation, a candidate shall obtain approval of the Co-Director of Te Ao o Rongomaraeroa/National Centre and the supervisor of the proposed topic.
3. A candidate may not present a research dissertation or report which has previously been accepted for another degree.

3. Duration of the Programme

   A full-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements of the degree within twelve months. A part-time candidate shall normally complete the requirements of the degree within twenty-four months.

4. Examination of the Research Dissertation or Practicum Project and Research Report

   1. The Co-Director of Te Ao o Rongomaraeroa | National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (or nominee) shall appoint a Convener of Examiners who shall oversee the examination of each research dissertation or practicum project.
   2. The research dissertation shall be examined by at least two examiners, one of whom may be external to the University.
   3. The practicum project shall be examined by at least two examiners who are normally internal to the University, one of whom may be the Convener.
   4. Where both examiners are internal to the University, the examined dissertation shall be subject to external moderation.
   5. The candidate's supervisor shall not be an examiner.
   6. Each examiner shall supply a written report on the research dissertation and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the work as submitted.
   7. Where the examiners cannot agree on a result, the Co-Director should so report to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee who shall arrive at a decision after consulting a referee who should normally be external to the University.

5. Withdrawal from the Programme

   Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing the prescribed papers, but does not complete the research dissertation or practicum project, the Pro- Vice Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Subjects, or determine which papers shall be credited towards the Diploma.

6. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.