Conflict Resolution department

The Conflict Resolution department is part of social sciences and public policy at AUT.

AUT offers a uniquely holistic and integrated approach to solving conflict by investigating conflict resolution at interpersonal, community and organisational, state and global/international levels.

Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate study in conflict resolution will give you a solid grounding in this area.

Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution

Postgraduate courses

The Conflict Resolution department offers a range of postgraduate degrees:

Research in social sciences

We believe in high-quality research that has impact, and have world-class researchers and research strengths across social sciences and public policy.

More about our research

Great graduatesMaria HammargrenProject Administrator, Eyeonid Group AB, Stockholm, SwedenBachelor of ArtsStudying conflict resolution equips you with skills for a wide range of careers, says AUT alumna Maria Hammargren who completed a Bachelor of Arts in 2017.Studying conflict resolution equips you with skills for a wide range of careers, says social sciences alumna Maria Hammargren who completed a Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution in 2017. Now living back in Sweden, Maria works at Eyeonid Group AB, the same company where she completed her workplace experience in the final year at AUT.

Great graduatesJon StaggLiability Adjuster, Casualty and Professional Services LtdBachelor of ArtsAn understanding of conflict resolution is useful for a wide range of careers, says AUT alumnus Jon Stagg who is now a liability adjuster.An understanding of conflict resolution is useful for a wide range of careers, says AUT alumnus Jon Stagg who is now a liability adjuster for Casualty & Professional Services Ltd. He initially decided to study conflict resolution because he was interested in international diplomacy and current affairs. However, at AUT he discovered that he enjoyed assisting individuals with issues like family and work relationships.

Contact us

Dr Jane Verbitzky.

Dr Jane Verbitzky (key academic contact)
Programme Leader BA Conflict Resolution
Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 5116

Jverbits@aut.ac.nz

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