17th European Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation: apply now

Sunday, 03 February 2013 23:09

Dear Friends, we are pleased to inform you that we are accepting applications for the 17th edition of the European Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation (E.MA). The programme is run by European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation, a leading international centre for research and education based in Venice, Italy.

E.MA provides students with the opportunity to share knowledge and skills with leading scholars from 41 prestigious European Universities and renowned human rights experts, in the classroom and during a week-long field trip. You can find a short overview of the Programme below and more detailed application information on the specific website www.eiuc.org/ema

Applications for the academic year 2013/2014 are processed on an on-going basis. The next deadline is 15 March 2013.

Thank you for sharing this information with your contacts and for supporting us to reach out to talented and motivated applicants.

Dr. Angela Melchiorre
E.MA Programme Director

About E.MA:

Professionals in human rights and democratisation

E.MA is an intensive one-year advanced master’s course aimed at preparing professionals to work in international organisations, field operations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, and academia.E.MAoffers an action- and policy-oriented approach to learning that combines interdisciplinary perspectives with skills building activities.

Prestigious international faculty

While studying in a multicultural environment, students have the opportunity to meet and be taught by leading academics representing the 41 E.MA participating universities, officials of international organisations (including the European Union, the United Nations and the Council of Europe) and experts and practitioners of national and international NGOs.

Studying abroad

E.MA is both a residential and an exchange programme. During the first semester students are based in Venice (Italy). For the second semester they move to one of the E.MA prestigious universities located throughout Europe. E.MA also includes a week-long field trip to a post-conflict country.

Prominent careers

The majority of E.MA graduates work in advanced positions within human rights organisations (governmental and non-governmental, international and national) both at their headquarters and in field missions (electoral observation, human rights monitoring, international cooperation projects). A number of graduates are also involved in human rights-related activities with their home Ministries of Foreign Affairs or are seconded by them to work for international institutions.

Find our more at www.eiuc.org/ema
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