Erasmus Mundus
MA Human Rights Practice

About Erasmus Mundus

The Erasmus Mundus initiative is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third country nationals participating in these Masters Programmes, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying in third countries.

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About the Master programme

The Master programme in Human Rights Practice is an international programme organised by a consortium of three universities; Roehampton University, University of Tromsø and the University of Gothenburg. It is mainly designed for students who want to take up careers in human rights work in civil society organisations, governments and the public sector and business.

The Master programme aims to prepare the students to:

1. work with the protection, promotion and implementation of human rights effectively in a changing global context
2. know and develop analytical expertise in human rights perspectives, contexts and organisations
3. evaluate and apply this knowledge to different cases and practices
4. develop programmes of action and policies as appropriate
5. compare analytically human rights practice across different cultures and nation-states

Study programme

Where to apply

All applications shall be submitted directly to Roehampton University. 

All questions regarding the application process, entry requirements, English Language Qualifications and Selection Process should be directed to the European and International Bids Coordinator at the Academic Enterprise Office, Roehampton University.
Tel: +44 (0)20 8392 3336
E-mail: j.stayner@roehampton.ac.uk

Where will I study

The study will take place at Roehampton University, London in the U.K, the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg in Sweden and the University in Tromsø, Tromsø in Norway and student s will study in all these all location as follows: Year 1 Semester 1 (Sweden) and Semester 2 (UK). Year 2 Semester 1 (Norway) and semester 2 (UK, Sweden or Norway).

Programme length: 2 years

Number of places: 35

Programme commences: September 2011

The Award: Students will receive a multiple degree award from Roehampton, Gothenburg and Tromsø.

Entry Requirements: Applicants need a good 1st degree recognized by the Masters consortium in a related field of social sciences and/or relevant professional experience.

English Language Qualification: International students will need an English Language qualification of either IELTS 6.5 in all sections (minimum 6.0) or TOEFL 575 (232 computer based).

Selection Process: The call for applications will be made in July of every year (except for the first year) and open for 6 months (closing date December of the following year). This allows students ample time to obtain their necessary English Language qualification. Applications are checked on arrival to ensure that they meet that the candidates meet the entry criteria. Those applications that meet the criteria are carried forward to the selection Board held in January of every year. Due weight will be given to the stated rationale for undertaking this International Programme, ability to communicate clearly, the nature and relevance Of prior experience and the manner in which international co-operatic and understanding will be fostered after completion.