M.A. in International Law and Human Rights

Modality

Face-to-face

Application Deadline

31 May 2024

M.A. in International Law and Human Rights

The Masters Programme in International Law and Human Rights is a comprehensive educational path that equips students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the intersection between international law and human rights in today’s complex global society. Here are the key features of this program:

Global Perspective

Attracting students from around the world, this highly interactive and stimulating program is designed for both lawyers specializing in international human rights law and non-lawyers working in various dimensions of human rights protection. It ensures that graduates are well-prepared to work with inter-governmental, governmental, and non-governmental organizations.

Four Stages of Learning

    • Transdisciplinary Foundations: The first stage focuses on foundational knowledge through UPEACE common courses, covering topics such as Conflict Resolution and Dispute Settlement, and the United Nations System.
    • Core Foundational Courses: In the second stage, students delve into core courses related to international law, including public international law, human rights law, law related to armed conflicts, and humanitarian law.
    • Specialization in Human Rights: The third stage allows students to gain expertise in thematic areas of human rights such as the protection of vulnerable persons and groups such as refugees, indigenous peoples, human rights defenders, amongst others. They gain skills in human rights monitoring, explore regional systems, and the intersections of human rights with environmental law, sustainable development, among others.
    • Final Projects: In the fourth stage, students complete a final graduation project in the form of either an thesis, an internship with an international organization, or a capstone project.

Faculty and Diversity

The program boasts internationally recognized human rights scholars and practitioners as resident and visiting faculty members.

About the Programme

Resident Faculty

Click on each faculty member to see a full bio.

Dr, Mihir Kanade

Department Head

Dr, Juan Carlos Sainz-Borgo

Full Professor & Vice Rector

Dr. Mariateresa Garrido

Assistant Professor

Dr. Marjolein Schaap

Assistant Professor

Click here for a list of the Department of International Law’s Visiting Faculty Members

Programme Brochure