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Saint-Joseph University - Political Science Institute
Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights
- Beirut, Lebanon
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Arab Master is a unique cross-regional programme. It is an intensive advanced course on Human Rights and Democracy with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa. The Arab master's programme includes research-oriented courses and practical trainings in the field of human rights and democratisation. It attracts students, researchers and experts from the region and beyond because of its multidisciplinary scope, its comparative approach and its action-oriented features. It offers cross-regional mobility. While based in Beirut (Lebanon), it includes a semester in one of the following partner universities: Birzeit University (Palestine), Carthage University (Tunisia), the University of Jordan (Jordan ) and the International University of Rabat (Morocco). Students can also spend a semester in Egypt. You will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and insights into the region, while building expertise in the master programme’s four streams: Human Rights, Democratic Governance, the Arab World and Applied Human Rights.


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Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
Master of Arts - Social Work as a Human Rights Profession
- Berlin, Germany
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The Alice Salomon Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences - in Berlin, Germany, offers the postgraduate program Master of Arts in Social Work as a Human Rights Profession (MA-SWHR).


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University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
Master of Arts in International Human Rights
- Denver, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Advocate for justice and equality on a global scale. Address today’s most urgent human rights challenges head-on. This program focuses on gender and identity rights, the status of migrants, indigenous people’s rights, human trafficking, and other contemporary social justice issues.


Central European University (CEU)
Master of Arts in Human Rights
- Vienna, Austria
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA in Human Rights Program combines social science, and policy-based approaches with legal science and aims to provide theoretical and practical training in human rights for students who do not have a legal background. The problem-focused curriculum and the strong interdisciplinary and comparative approach offer students ample opportunities to understand the theoretical and legal foundations of human rights and engage with challenges to human rights protection in an age of scepticism and populism.


University of London
MA In Human Rights
- London, United Kingdom
- Online
MA
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
This MA is based on an established program developed in collaboration with leading human rights activists to provide training for future human rights professionals.
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University College London (UCL)
Human Rights MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The program offers a comprehensive exploration of human rights issues, combining theory, policy, law, and practice. It's designed for students interested in understanding global and local human rights challenges. Through a mix of lectures, seminars, …


Swansea University
LLM Human Rights
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
The LLM in Human Rights will give you the knowledge and skills to deal with some of the biggest challenges facing society today, opening up exciting career opportunities in the field of human rights.


Thompson Rivers University
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice
- Kamloops, Canada
MA
On-Campus
English
With TRU's interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice, you can become a leader in the advancement of a just society — locally and globally. This new continuous 16-month program offers a number of completion pathways.


University College Dublin
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MSc in Human Rights
- Dublin, Ireland
MSc
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
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The MSc in Human Rights is a one-year intensive course that prepares you for a career in human rights research, policy, or advocacy in international organisations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, or academia. There is also a two-year part-time option.


Central European University (CEU)
Master of Laws in Human Rights
- Vienna, Austria
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The main goal of the LL.M. in Human Rights program is to provide theoretical and practical training for future scholars and professionals in human rights, with special emphasis on the legal aspects of human rights protection. Our highly qualified and diverse full-time and part-time (visiting) faculty prepare students to engage in comparative and interdisciplinary analysis of complex human rights problems.


University for Peace
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M.A. International Law and Human Rights
- Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
MA
Full time
11 months
On-Campus, Blended
English, Spanish
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The Master of Arts Degree in International Law and Human Rights Degree offers students an in-depth review of the procedures and practice of international human rights bodies, at the global and UN level as well as at the regional level. Students will gain an understanding of the various judicial and non-judicial bodies that are at the frontline of questions of interpretation, the development of international human rights standards, and enforcement. In addition, students receive training in hands-on skills in the realm of reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of human rights. Finally, as the globalization of business and investment is increasing in force and speed, with important human rights implications, this specialization explores the interaction between economics and rights, asking critical questions about this process and potential solutions.


Middlesex University Dubai
LLM International Law and Human Rights
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
LLM
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The programme aims to equip students with advanced and comprehensive knowledge in International Law and Human Rights Law, including the foundational principles of public international law, international and regional human rights regimes, and mechanisms.


University of Padova
Master in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance
- Padua, Italy
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s degree aims at developing a universal culture of human rights. With a strong policy and action-oriented approach, where research and lecturing activities reflect the transnational and transcultural dimensions of human rights studies, it provides professional knowledge and skills to promote and guarantee the respect of human rights. Human rights law, multi-level governance of human sustainable development and security are conceptual paradigms of reference throughout the Program.


University of Tartu
MA in International Law and Human Rights
- Tallinn, Estonia
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
International Law and Human Rights is a 2-year master's program at the School of Law of The University of Tartu, providing comprehensive knowledge of the principles, regulations, subjects, and practice in the field of international law and human rights. Students can obtain comprehensive knowledge in the field of international law and human rights. All students are given strong ground knowledge in international law and human rights, and then they can expand their knowledge in specific areas, depending on their needs and interests, by taking various elective courses.


Åbo Akademi University
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Master's Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights
- Turku, Finland
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
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The Master’s Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights provides students with specialised expertise in public international law and the protection of human rights.


UNIR
Master's Degree in Human Rights: Protection Systems
- Logroño, Spain
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish
UNIR 's Master's Degree in Human Rights offers advanced and practical training that will provide you with the necessary tools to work in the legal defense of these rights. Thanks to the collaboration with AGOL, a reference institution in the protection of human rights, you will have the opportunity to carry out practical cases taught by professionals.
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Studying Human Rights at the Master's level immerses you in critical issues that shape societies worldwide. This discipline not only covers the legal and ethical frameworks surrounding human rights but also delves into advocacy, policy-making, and social justice.
In these programs, students explore advanced topics such as international human rights law, human rights research methodologies, and the role of non-governmental organizations in promoting social change. You'll gain skills in analyzing human rights violations, developing advocacy strategies, and conducting impactful research. As students engage deeply with these subjects, they build confidence in addressing complex ethical dilemmas and cultural sensitivities.
The academic environment encourages independent thought and critical engagement with real-world issues, making this field well-suited for those eager to instigate positive change. Graduates often pursue diverse career paths, including roles in international organizations, government agencies, and non-profit sectors, where their expertise becomes essential in promoting justice and equality on a global scale.