Master degree
24 months
Application deadlines: February, July
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: €30
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: €2,509
Domestic tuition: €2,509
Program overview
The human rights programme at the University of Padova is a unique mix of theoretical and practical studies, which allows the students to follow a rich academic path.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
Applicants are expected to hold a degree which ensures:
1) Competencies developed in the following disciplinary fields:
Interdisciplinary subjects: Areas of Historical, philosophical, pedagogical and psychological sciences and/or of economic and statistical sciences
Law: Area of legal sciences
Socio-political studies: Area of political and social sciences.
2) Linguistic proficiency: good command of French, Spanish or German, in addition to a very good command of English.
3) Academic attainment: a degree classification equivalent to at least 100/110 in the Italian system.
Should it not be possible to properly assess the candidate’s background in accordance with the curricular requisites set forth above, a Commission will decide on the admission, based on the candidate’s overall academic career and CV.
A ranking list will be drawn up of non-EU citizens not residing in Italy to be used if the number of eligible candidates exceeds the number of places available (56).
Career opportunities
The MA is aimed at training specialised operators for qualified positions in the field of multi-level governance connected to the implementation of human rights.
Job positions suitable for MA graduates are, among others: human rights officer in international organisations and agencies, in the diplomatic service, and in the local and national public sector; officer in ombudsperson and national institutions for human rights structures; expert staff in electoral observation and human rights monitoring missions; programme and field officer of humanitarian aid, democratic institution-building, and technical assistance units; expert staff in any governmental or non-governmental structure implementing public policies on human rights, equal opportunities, non-discrimination, women’s rights, the rights of persons with disabilities; project manager of non-governmental organisations' specialised units; expert staff of intercultural mediation agencies; officer in social and consumers’ rights advocacy agencies; expert staff of ethical committees; expert personnel of social responsibility units and international relations departments of corporate organisations; journalist and expert in the media sector; staff in research and planning structures of trade unions, political parties, non-profit organisations.
Campus location
Padova
,
Italy
