Peace And Security Studies

Peace And Security Studies

Mr Kumbirai Cletos Ngwaru

Chairperson

The mission of the Peace and Security Studies Department is to pursue academic excellence through nurturing competitive, professional students who prioritise peacebuilding and stability of the country and beyond through quality teaching and research.

About the Department

The Department of Peace and Security Studies Studies offers an undergraduate degree that empowers students to have a critical understanding and analysis of root causes of conflicts and violence in diverse local, national, global and societal contexts. The department focuses on crucial issues and strategies that are interactive and include conflict -prevention, human security, human rights, environmental security, and post-conflict rehabilitation to build a peaceful prosperous world. The Department does this through working and creating synergies and collaborations with state and non-state organisations.

Career prospects

The Department draws expertise from the highly qualified lecturers and peace practitioners locally, regionally and beyond. Students are involved in various peace initiatives within the university, local, national and international communities through, conferences public lectures, training workshops, internship. On graduating our students will have the following professional competencies:
  • Academia
  • National and local government
  • Global governance institutions
  • Research institutes
  • International, national and local development agencies
  • Environmental advocacy and policy work
  • Private sector strategy and governance for sustainability NGOs

    • Meet Our Department Staff

    Mr Kumbirai Cletos Ngwaru

    Chairperson

    Contact Details

    Department of Music & Musicology

    The Chairperson

    Phone number Fax: +26354 2260233

    Midlands State University Private Bag 9055 Gweru, Zimbabwe

    Phone number 263-54-2260331, 2260416, 2260417