MASTER PROGRAMME IN HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIZATION

Background:

The MA covers human rights and democracy in general, as well as current democratization and human rights issues in the Eastern Partnership Region. Students will be introduced to both the theoretical and practical aspects of human rights and democracy. The application of an interdisciplinary approach will provide students with a solid understanding of the cultural, historical, philosophical, political, legal, sociological and economic aspects of human rights and democratization.

This Programme will be conducted in English and Russian, the two most commonly used languages in the region.
The main feature of this programme is student mobility. The first and second semesters take place in Armenia, at Yerevan State University. The third semester is run by one of the three partner universities.  Students have the opportunity to specialize in one of three modules:

Political, Legal and Interdisciplinary.

  - The Political Science Module will be hosted by Belarusian State University;
  - The Legal Module by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv;
  - The Interdisciplinary Module by University of European Political and Economic Studies.
  - The fourth semester will be devoted to the completion of a thesis and internship.  To facilitate students’ acquisition of practical knowledge
    and experience the Programme cooperates with leading Human Rights NGOs in the Eastern Partnership Region.

Eligibility

The Programme is open to all interested applicants who meet the following criteria:

  - Have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized higher education institution. In case of ongoing studies
    applicants should provide documentation indicating that they will receive their first degree from such an institution by the time of enrolling
    in the programme.
  - Equally fluent in English and Russian.
  - Have Profesional and/or research interest in human rights and democratization issues.


Deadline: 30 June 2012

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