*Master of Arts in Human Rights and Genocide Studies * (academic year
2008-2009)
*http://www.humanrightsandgenocidestudies.eu*
A consortium of European universities is pleased to announce the start
of a new joint post-graduate degree programme in human rights and
genocide studies. The programme aims to provide participants with a deep
understanding of the problem of mass violence and to equip them with
interdisciplinary skills to allow them to make a real contribution to
its avoidance and dealing with its aftermath. This is a unique
interdisciplinary postgraduate degree programme and the first of its
kind in Europe, involving a number of European institutions and offering
a curriculum which is international in design, scope and content.
*Consortium partners and teaching staff*
The participating institutions are: Kingston University (London),
Viadrina European University (Frankfurt (Oder)), the University of Siena
and Collegium Civitas (Warsaw). This joint programme also has the
cooperative support of the University of Uppsala and the Centre d'Etudes
et Recherches Internationales (CERI) (Sciences Po, Paris).
Programme coordinators are: Prof. Philip Spencer (Kingston), Prof.
Ilaria Favretto (Kingston), Prof. Gerard C. Rowe (Viadrina), Dr. Carmen
Thiele (Viadrina), Prof. Marcello Flores (Siena) and Prof. Jadwiga
Koralewicz (Warsaw). They are joined by a large team of internationally
recognised experts from various relevant disciplines.
*Curriculum and module streams*
The programme runs over three semesters. Students will study at least
two partner universities (starting at either Kingston or Viadrina). The
programme is organized into 7 module streams, with total credit point
value of 90 ECTS (180 UK credits).
The curriculum is interdisciplinary with primary emphasis on law,
political science, history and dispute resolution. An important place is
given both to practice (including an internship) and to academic
research (including a dissertation).
The module streams are:
• Human rights protection — legal and institutional frameworks
• Case studies in genocide and mass violence
• Research methods
• Responses to mass atrocities — legal measures, peacekeeping and
reconciliation
• Humanitarian intervention — legal and institutional protection
• Internship with an organisation related to the subject of the programme
• Dissertation
*Degree awarded*
Successful students obtain the academic degree of 'Master of Arts in
Human Rights and Genocide Studies' (M.A.), jointly awarded by Kingston
University (London), Viadrina European University (Frankfurt (Oder)),
the University of Siena and Collegium Civitas (Warsaw).
*Target groups*
The programme is aimed at graduates in a range of disciplines (law,
social sciences, politics etc.) either already working in or seeking a
career in the field of international or national human rights
protection, conflict prevention and response to problems of genocide and
other phenomena of mass violence. It provides an ideal preparation for
work with a wide range of international organisations (e.g., UN, UNHCR,
ICC, OSCE, International Committee of the Red Cross), national
organisations (e.g., human rights offices, foreign service, defence and
foreign aid sectors, national Red Cross/Red Crescent) and NGOs (e.g.
amnesty international, Human Rights Watch). It will also provide a basis
for future academic work, in particular for those aiming to prepare a
doctoral thesis in this field.
*Application process and deadlines*
Admission qualifications and the application form are available from: *
http://www.humanrightsandgenocidestudies.eu*
Applications are made through Kingston University, London
*Tuition fee and scholarships*
The registration fee for full Master's programme is 9,750 EUR (not
including travel or accommodation). The partner institutions will assist
participants as far as possible in obtaining scholarships. Applicants
are strongly encouraged to seek financial support themselves where needed.
*Starting dates*
Semester 1 will start at:
• at Kingston University, London: 29 September 2008
• at Viadrina European University, Frankfurt (Oder): 13 October 2008
*Further information and contact*
*http://www.humanrightsandgenocidestudies.eu*
We kindly ask you to forward this announcement about the start of the
new Masters Programme to all colleagues who may be interested. Please
pass the information on to all potentially interested students or recent
graduates as well.
Many thanks and best wishes.
Dr. Ankica Kosic
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