Master's Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights
Åbo Akademi University
Key Information
Campus location
Turku, Finland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 10,000 / per year **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* The application period is 4-18 January 2023, closing at 3:00pm Helsinki time
** 10000 €/year for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
The Master’s Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights is designed to prepare its graduates for challenging careers in international organisations, non-governmental organisations, public administration or legal practice. The programme offers specialised knowledge and an in-depth understanding of topical issues in international and human rights law. Studies within the programme consist of courses analysing the structure of the legal order governing states and organisations along with the protection of the rights of individuals in an increasingly complex international environment. The programme offers students the possibility to profile themselves in different specialisation areas, such as international human rights law, migration and refugee law, international law and conflicts, and general international law. Studies within the programme equip students with expert knowledge, provide the requisite background for advanced research, and develop the practical application skills.
The programme is made up of courses and seminars offered to small or medium-size groups of 15-30 students. Student learning is enhanced through an encouraging and supportive learning environment and close student-teacher interaction. Courses within the programme make use of a broad range of teaching methods.
Students who have successfully completed the full-time study programme will be awarded a Master of International and Comparative Law degree.
This two-year programme is offered by the Institute for Human Rights and the Chair of Public International Law at Åbo Akademi University. The programme has been ongoing since 2006 and was originally called the Master’s Degree Programme in International Human Rights Law. In 2018, the programme was broadened by adding studies in public international law alongside the human rights law focus.
Admissions
Curriculum
Compulsory studies
Governance through International Law
- Sources and Principles of Public International Law(in English)
- International Protection of Human Rights(in English)
Further studies in Public International Law
Courses organised by the Chair of Public International Law
- Actors of the International Legal System(in English)
- Comparative and Transnational Criminal Law
- The Nordic Human Rights Moot Court Competition
- Economic, Social and Cultural Rights(in English)
- Human Rights and the Environment(in English)
- Human Rights in Europe(in English)
- International Criminal Law(in English)
- International Environmental Law(in English)
- Law of the Sea(in English)
- Refugee Law(in English)
- Special Protection in Human Rights Law(in English)
- The Law of War and Armed Conflict (10 cr)(in English)
- Use of Force in International Law(in English)
Relevant courses organised by other subjects at Åbo Akademi University
- Autonomy and Participation(in English)
- Comparative Law in a Changing World(in English)
- International Law in Context: Russia, ECHR, and the CIS(in English)
- Religious Diversity, Minorities and the Law(in English)
- Freedom of Religion and Belief in the Educational Space(in English)
- Political Institutions in the European Union(in English)
The Business of Human Rights, click here for more information on how to complete the courses
- The Law and Policy of Business and Human Rights(in English)
- Human rights in doing business(in English)
- Power and Politics in Organizing
- Thinking and Acting Ethically(in English)
- Realizing the Business of Human Rights(in English)
Master's seminars
- Master's Paper(in English)
- Advanced International Legal Approaches(in English)
Master's Thesis
- Master's Thesis in International Law and Human Rights: Part 1(in English)
- Master's Thesis in International Law and Human Rights: Part 2(in English)
- Master's Thesis in International Law and Human Rights: Part 3(in English)
- Language Response for Master's Thesis(in English)
Elective studies
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are available for students applying to our master's degree programmes and liable for tuition fee. There are two categories:
- Tuition Fee Scholarship, covering 100 % of the tuition fee, awarded for 2 years (second year conditional)
- Tuition Fee Scholarship, covering 50 % of the tuition fee, awarded for 2 years (second year conditional)
The decision to grant a scholarship is based on:
- the academic performance of the student in his/her previous studies,
- how well the applicant meets the programme requirements
- the answers the applicants have given in the application form
The application to our scholarships is included in online application form to our master's degree programmes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme find employment in public institutions, international organisations, national or international non-governmental organisations, academia, legal practice and increasingly also in the private sector where, for instance, corporate social responsibility receives increasing attention.