The MA program in Human Rights in the Digital Society was created to address new developments and challenges in law and society that have arisen in connection with the ever-increasing digitalization.
The program provides a unique opportunity to engage with questions like what are the limits of the freedom of speech online or what is sovereignty over the digital environment? Or how to balance human rights in the online environment? This program will provide students with the skill set necessary to analyze the effects of digitalization on human rights and law in general. The courses have a balance between theory and practice problems and assignments. The students will be encouraged to take a critical perspective, research topical issues that they feel passionate about, and highlight flaws in the current system.
Why study with us?
Good quality and varied studies will provide a deep understanding of different aspects of human rights in the digital era.
The lecturers have international networks that make it possible to arrange exciting international events in that students can participate.
After graduating you will have a broad range of international and domestic career paths to choose from – e.g. international organizations, courts, NGOs, and media companies.
The research focus of the program guarantees that you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for doctoral studies.
Unique opportunity to explore the impact of digitalization on society in general and human rights in particular.
Why School of Governance, Law, and Society?
The lecturers have international networks that make it possible to arrange exciting international events in that students can participate.
Our alumni have been very successful in finding jobs. Our alumni include members of parliament, judges, prosecutors, notaries, attorneys, and public officials.
SOGOLAS and the law study area are at the forefront of implementing a broad range of innovative study methods, which make your studies varied and exciting. You will develop different transferrable skills like conducting research, critical analysis, synthesis of complex ideas, and presentation skills.
Modern study environment – SOGOLAS is located in the new science building of Tallinn University – Astra – that has great conditions for study and leisure. There is a library with a study room that is open 24h, a student cafe, and a cozy atrium. E-study opportunities are widely used as courses incorporate online materials, video lectures, tests.
International opportunities – SOGOLAS has dozens of ERASMUS partnership contracts that make it possible for you to go abroad to enjoy European student life.
