The Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford was established in 1973-74. It combines empirical, theoretical and applied research with sustained engagement at international, regional, national and local levels to analyse, prevent and resolve conflicts and develop peaceful societies. Since the Division was established in 1973/4, it has produced nearly 3,000 graduates and 60 PhDs between 2007 and 2013.

Research within the Peace Studies is broadly grouped around the work of four Research Centres:

• Bradford Disarmament Research Centre (BDRC)
• International Centre for Participation Studies (ICPS)
• JEFCentre for African Studies (JEFCAS)
• The Pakistan Security Research Unit (PSRU)