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VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia
Official Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Intervention in Gender Violence + Diploma in Equality Agent
- Valencia, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
Distance Learning
Spanish
Violence against women is one of the most serious problems facing society. This situation is situated in the context of intimate partner violence, understood as that which is exercised in the context of an intimate relationship by one member of the couple towards the other.


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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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The Global Campus of Human Rights
European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA)
- Venice, Italy
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) is an intensive one-year course aimed at educating 90 professionals in the field of human rights and democratisation.


The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Masters in Human Rights and Diplomacy (MSc, LL.M)
- Stirling, United Kingdom
- Khlong Nueng, Thailand
Master degree
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
This Human Rights and Diplomacy programme offers a distinctive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Students will engage with modules covering human rights law and politics, the history and philosophical foundations of UN human rights institutions, and receive hands-on training from seasoned UN professionals. Skills such as negotiation, public speaking, leadership, and impactful advocacy will be emphasized throughout the course.


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.
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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 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.

Universidad Europea
Master's Degree in Human Rights Online
- Online Spain
Master degree
Part time
11 months
Distance Learning
Spanish
Our Online Master in Human Rights offers you complete and current training in the knowledge of fundamental rights at an international level under an intercultural approach. This program is the perfect opportunity to specialize in a legal area of international importance and acquire the necessary skills to work in the protection and defense of human rights and in the fight against all those situations or processes that put them at risk.

Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Master in Human Rights and Conflict Management
- Pisa, Italy
Master degree
Full time
15 months
On-Campus
English
The Master in Human Rights and Conflict Management is a postgraduate 1st level Master's program designed to provide students from different cultures and backgrounds with a deep understanding of the linkages between human rights and conflict management theory and practice.


Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Human Rights
- Madrid, Spain
Master degree
Full time, Part time
18 months
On-Campus
Spanish
The master's degree provides training in the basic dimensions of human rights, as well as specialization in the different areas from which the study of rights can be approached.


The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
MSocSc Social Science (Rights and Social Policy)
- Maynooth, Ireland
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MSocSc (Rights & Social Policy) provides advanced study in key and often challenging issues facing social policy today. It provides an opportunity for critical study in the application of social policy theory and methodology to policy and practice.


UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Master in European Union Studies and Human Rights
- Murcia, Spain
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master's in European Union Studies and Human Rights represents an innovation in the educational field. Its support of a face-to-face formation, the active involvement of students of various nationalities, combined visits to European institutions, and the mixed approach of the provided training make UCAM’s Master's in EU Studies and Human Rights a rigorous, innovative, and top quality program.


Linnaeus University
Master of Arts in Media, Democracy and Human Rights
- Kalmar, Sweden
Master degree
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
Master of Arts in Media, Democracy, and Human Rights. Are you interested in analyzing the media’s role in society? Do you want to influence media development in line with democratic principles and human rights? This master’s program enables you to become an active agent in media development in an international context.
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Human Rights degree programs at the Master's level explore vital issues like justice, equity, and global citizenship. This field focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of human rights, preparing you to make a meaningful contribution in various professional environments.
Through core courses in international human rights law, advocacy strategies, and social justice, you'll gain insights into the legal frameworks that protect individual rights. Students also develop skills in policy analysis, effective communication, and strategic advocacy, essential for influencing change. Engaging with case studies and conducting field research helps build confidence as you delve into complex human rights dilemmas.
As you navigate these challenges, you'll learn to craft advocacy campaigns and engage in critical discussions regarding human rights violations. This environment fosters independent thinking and encourages the development of innovative solutions. Graduates often pursue careers in NGOs, governmental agencies, or academia, where they can actively contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.