About the Programme

The Master of Arts in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (online, onsite and hybrid formats) offered by UPEACE in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is a graduate programme that offers students an understanding of the role that international law and institutions play in the settlement of international and transnational disputes. This specialization examines the role of national and international courts and tribunals in contributing to the settlement of disputes. As international and transnational adjudication has acquired a more prominent role in international relations, it is essential to understand how these global and regional courts are responding to the challenges of the early 21st Century.

Students will examine the role of international law in the settlement of disputes in a wide array of fields such as human rights, armed conflicts, territorial and maritime border issues, environment and climate change, multilateral trade, and investments, amongst others. Students will learn not only the traditional legal processes employed in international and transnational adjudication but also the alternative forms of dispute settlement prevalent in international law. Students will also attend skills development sessions that are designed to support their professional careers and employability.

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Who is it for?

The programme is designed for graduate students, diplomats, government officers, NGO representatives, international civil servants or private sector specialists willing to strengthen their knowledge in development studies, sustainability, international affairs management and diplomacy.

Graduates of this programme will gain knowledge, capacities, skills and motivation relevant to professional work in international, national and local government or civil society agencies and organizations. UPEACE Alumni are prepared to succeed in fields related to conflict analysis, resolution and transformation; nonviolence; disarmament; peace-making, peacekeeping and peace-building; security sector reform; local/global justice; transnational organized crime; conflict and peace-sensitive policy-making, as well as in tribunals at the local, regional, and global levels, not to mention peace and conflict studies/research.  

M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes: ON-SITE (FACE-TO-FACE) FORMAT

Students must complete the Master of Arts in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (on-site format) in two semesters.

See admissions requirements for the on-site M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes here.

You can download the full study plan here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year is 30 April 2024. The first course is set to start on 26 August 2024.

Click here to apply now for the M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (on site). You will be asked to select your desired programme in the PROGRAMME INFORMATION page. Please write down your application ID, which will allow you to return to your saved application as many times as you need to. Email us at admissions@upeace.org if you have any questions about the admissions process.

M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes: HYBRID FORMAT

The Master of Arts in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (hybrid) will be implemented both face-to-face (in San José, Costa Rica on- UPEACE’s campus (first semester) and online (second, third and fourth semesters). All online subjects will be hosted on UPEACE’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Students can also enroll in any of the individual courses offered in the online component of the Hybrid Programme. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual online courses for credits will obtain a certificate of completion and upon request, an academic transcript. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual online courses without credits will obtain a certificate of completion.

You can download the full study plan here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year is 30 April 2024. The first course is set to start on 26 August 2024.

Click here to apply now for the M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (hybrid). You will be asked to select your desired programme in the PROGRAMME INFORMATION page. Please write down your application ID, which will allow you to return to your saved application as many times as you need to. Email us at admissions@upeace.org if you have any questions about the admissions process.

M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes: ONLINE FORMAT

The Master of Arts in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (online) will be implemented online. All subjects will be hosted on UPEACE’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Students can also enroll in any of the individual courses offered in the online component of the Hybrid Programme. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual online courses for credits will obtain a certificate of completion and upon request, an academic transcript. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual online courses without credits will obtain a certificate of completion.

 

You can download the full study plan here.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline for the 2024-2025 academic year is 30 June 2024. The first course is set to start on 8 July 2024.

Click here to apply now for the M.A. in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes (online). You will be asked to select your desired programme in the PROGRAMME INFORMATION page. Please write down your application ID, which will allow you to return to your saved application as many times as you need to. Email us at admissions@upeace.org if you have any questions about the admissions process.

Certificates

Students can also enroll in any of the individual courses offered by the Online Programmes. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual courses for credits will obtain a certificate of completion and upon request, an academic transcript. Students enrolling in and successfully completing individual courses without credits will obtain a certificate of completion.

Tuition Fees: For 9week courses with 3 Credits: USD 950 /For 6-week courses with 2 Credits: USD 700

Optional Field Trip to Geneva and The Hague

Each year, UNITAR will organize two optional 5-day field trips to Geneva (Switzerland) and The Hague (Netherlands) for the students enrolled in the joint UPEACE - UNITAR Master's Programmes and Certificates.

Students can sign up for one field visit or for both (Geneva and The Hague) if they wish to do so.

During this activity, students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the very heart of diplomacy and international law, visit different international organizations and network with other diplomats, personnel of permanent missions accredited to the UN, civil servants of international organizations and civil society representatives. 

The fee of each five-day field trip is USD 1,500. The fee does not include travel, accommodation, food or visa expenses. The optional field visit will take place every Summer. 

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