EMA, The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratization

Scholarship Description:

EMA, The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratization is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level programm(s) in the field of Human Rights taught at Global Campus of Human Rights . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 13 Feb 2023.

The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) at the Global Campus of Human Rights is a two-year, international master’s program offered by a consortium of leading European universities. The program is designed to provide students with advanced training in human rights and democratization, and to prepare them for careers in academia, international organizations, NGOs, and governments.

The EMA program is unique in that it is offered through a joint initiative of several universities, allowing students to benefit from the expertise and resources of multiple institutions. The program is delivered through a combination of distance learning and intensive residential courses, providing students with the opportunity to study from anywhere in the world while also benefitting from face-to-face interaction with other students and faculty.

The program covers a wide range of topics, including human rights law, democratization, political science, social movements, and human rights in conflict. Students also have the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of human rights, such as gender, migration, or economic and social rights.

To be eligible for the EMA program, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree and have a strong academic background in the social sciences, law, or a related field. Proficiency in English is also required.

The EMA program is an excellent choice for individuals who are passionate about human rights and want to develop their expertise and skills in this field. The program provides students with a rigorous and interdisciplinary education, and prepares them for careers in organizations that promote human rights and democratization around the world.

Degree Level:

EMA, The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratization is available to undertake Masters level programs at Global Campus of Human Rights.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Human Rights

Scholarship Benefits:

The tuition fee for the academic year 2023/2024 is €5500 (plus enrolment fee of €150). Tuition fees cover the following: all courses of the European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, both in the first and second semester; reading materials for the first semester; lunch (on class and exam days); tutoring, access to a specialised library; individual access to our closed e-learning environment; use of available IT facilities, and the field trip.

The tuition fee does not cover accommodation and subsistence, travel costs to and from partner universities and visa expenses.

Successful applicants will receive a letter of admission and will be requested to pay the fees upon acceptance of the offer. Payments can be made via bank transfer in one of the following ways:

• full amount within 3 weeks from the date of the letter of admission
• two instalments: the first instalment is due within 2 weeks from the date of the letter of admission and the second instalment at a date specified within the enrolment letter.

All applicants are requested to pay an application processing fee of €50 before submitting their application.

A small number of scholarships is available for qualified candidates. Scholarships include a tuition waiver and a modest stipend.

Eligible Nationalities:

This scholarship is open to international students.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must meet the following entry requirements:

• Hold a university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to human rights, including disciplines in Law, Social Sciences and Humanities, and must have a minimum of 180 ECTS (Bachelor/General Degree).
• Have certified knowledge of English at least at level B2. Accepted certificates are IELTS (min. score 6), TOEFL (min. 80 for the IBT) and Cambridge exams (min. score 160-179), obtained no more than 3 years before the start of the programme.

Applicants completing the degree entry requirements subsequently to the application deadline are requested to provide a current transcript of exams. Eventual admission into the programme is conditional upon receipt of documentation of the completed degree (by 31 August).

Application Procedure:

To apply, click here