General description of the programme
The European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe (ERMA), is a unique regional interdisciplinary one year full time MA programme. It is established in 2000, through the joint efforts of eleven participating universities and research centers, coordinated by the Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies of the University of Sarajevo in cooperation with the University of Bologna through its Istituto per l’Europa Centro Orientale e Balcanica.
The ERMA Master’s Programme participating universities are:
University of Bologna and its Istituto per l’Europa Centro Orientale e Balcanica
University of Sarajevo and its Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies
University of Belgrade
University of Graz
London School of Economics and Political Science and its Centre for the Study of Global Governance
New Bulgarian University
University of Peloponnese
University of Podgorica
University of Prishtina
University of the Ruhr
University Ss. Cyril and Methodius
University of Zagreb.
The programme is co-financed by the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ERMA is an educational activity intended for students that would combine practical experience in human rights issues with further academic study. After recognizing that human rights go across the disciplines of study, as political science, law, sociology, philosophy and social sciences in general, the Programme has adopted an interdisciplinary approach. The MA Programme promotes development and realisation of young generation of officials for state management, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations, for universities and think tanks in Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo as well as in the countries belonging to the EU, the rest of Europe, and worldwide. The structure of the lectures, the access to internships and the Faculty are defined in order to emphasise among the participants a shared consciousness that the democratic development and human rights promotion, protection and implementation in the region depend on plurality of factors. Most of the relevant issues in the SEE stability, democracy, and development are mutually correlated and influence each other. Thus, a
common regional effort in achieving them will have more chance for success in a context of inclusive policies and in the framework of a rapid European Union integration process.
For the full course of study, the programme awards a total of 120 ECTS and it can be taken only as a full time study.
In the first term, from November to June, students are taught together in Sarajevo by lecturers and tutors from the participating universities members of the "International Network Europe and the Balkans" and experts from IGOs and NGOs. The language of instruction is English and attendance is compulsory. The academic programme is structured in five clusters and two short seminars. In addition there is a mid-term exam, which takes place in the last week of the first term. It is not by chance that the programme has been established in Sarajevo. The city offers to the students a unique multi-cultural environment. Bosnia and Herzegovina itself provides a glaring example of many of the problems faced by the different countries in the region and the region of South East Europe itself.
In the second term, during summertime, students take up seven-week assessed internships at selected IGOs, NGOs, think tanks and research institutes across South East Europe. The students cannot serve the Internships in their country of origin.
During the third term of the programme, in autumn, students write up their Master Thesis in Italy accommodated at premises offered by the University of Bologna. The class stays together in order to emphasise the community building element of the programme. There is a short seminar course aimed at addressing particular issues of interest.
The final examination, which is an oral defence of the thesis, takes place in Sarajevo, B&H at the end of October followed by the diploma awarding ceremony. The successful students receive the European Regional Master’s Degree Diploma in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe, issued jointly by the University of Bologna and the University of Sarajevo.
EUROPEAN REGIONAL MASTER'S DEGREE IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009
Admission Requirements
PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR 2008/2009: 7 SEPTEMBER 2008.
ERMA offers a limited number of places therefore it is a highly competitive programme. It is open to candidates who hold a high standard university degree in disciplines relevant to human rights, in particular law, social and political sciences and humanities from an accredited university.
Fluency in English is a necessary prerequisite for admission, as the Programme language is English. Therefore the students must have sufficient language skills and provide evidence for their proficiency. The MA Programme recognizes the following international English Language proficiency certificates:
1. TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based or for computer based TOEFL is 213
2. British Council’s IELTS
3. Applicants with English as native language or applicants who had previous university education in English language need to provide proof of competency through their transcripts or certificates issued by the respective universities.
The upper age limit of potential applicants is 35 years of age.
Currently, twenty-five (25) places are reserved for citizens of the countries of South East Europe involved in the program - Albania; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Croatia; Macedonia; Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo. Five (5) places are reserved for citizens of the European Union countries.
The selection of candidates will be performed by the Executive Board of this MA Program on the basis of submitted applications and required documents in English (filled in application form, university diploma-certified copy; academic record/transcripts- original or certified copy; documentary evidence (certificate of proficiency etc.) of the knowledge of the English language; passport photocopy; certificate of citizenship; birth certificate; Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, and two recommendation letters (to be submitted in sealed envelopes in English).
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Tuition fee is determined for each academic year by the Executive Board of the programme. In the academic year 2008/2009, the tuition fee is 1000 EURO.
Full tuition fee waiver is available for the citizens of the countries of South East Europe involved in the programme (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo). The students from the EU are not offered tuition fee waiver.
The students from the SEE countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo) as well as the EU citizens are eligible for students’ maintenance grants in the amount 400€ per month for the first and second term while the third term is covered by the Programme.
For the non EU and non SEE students unfortunately the Programme cannot offer any financial support - scholarship or tuition fee waiver.
PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE 2008/2009 APPLICATION FORM HERE
EUROPEAN REGIONAL MASTER’S DEGREE IN DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE
Application Form
Academic Year 2008/2009
Available to download at http://www.cps. edu.ba or http://www.eurobalk .net/
I. Guidelines
Please read these guidelines carefully. Failure to follow them may result in suspending your application from the selection process.
1. Type or print in blank ink only and provide all requested information in English. All documents issued in another language must be translated into English by either an official translation service or your university/college.
2. All sections of the application must be completed. Make sure you send all required documentation.
II. Application Materials
· Completed Application Form
· Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
· Two Letters of Recommendation, in English
Your letters of recommendation must be completed by people who are familiar with your academic or professional abilities and character (e.g. a faculty member or a job supervisor).
· A certified copy of your official degree or diploma
Please note that the degree or diploma must be translated into English by either an official translation service or your university/college.
· Transcript or mark sheet
A transcript or mark sheet is an official document issued by your niversity/college, which lists courses taken and grades received. Please note that the transcript must be translated into English by either an official translation service or your university/college and certified.
· Certificate of proficiency in English in the form of standardized English test scores TOEFL or an equivalent (e.g. IELTS) scores if your native language or
language of first degree university education is not English.
· Birth certificate original or certified photocopy, translated into English
· Citizenship certificate original or certified photocopy, translated into English
· Photocopy of the passport (the page containing your data and photo).
We do not consider incomplete applications.
Please return the completed application form with full documentation to:
Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies,
University of Sarajevo,
Zmaja od Bosne 8 (Students Campus)
71 000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Your application and all required documentation must be received no later than September 7, 2008.
Applications should be received by regular mail. If you email or fax your filled in application form, please make sure your references, university diplomas and transcripts, and English proficiency certificates reach us by regular mail within the deadline.
All documentation should clearly indicate the applicant’s name and contact address.
Please retain a copy of your application package for your personal records. Applications received by us will be retained in the Center’s archive.
European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe
Application Form
Academic Year 2008/2009
Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies, University of Sarajevo
Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: +387 33 668685 • Fax: +387 33 668683 • Email: coordination@ cps.edu.ba,
mariana@cps. edu.ba
http://www.cps. edu.ba; http://www.eurobalk .net/
A. Personal Data Please attach a recent passport-size photograph
1. Name
family name first
name middle initial
2. Permanent Address
Street and number
City,
Postcode Country
Telephone number: ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _____
Fax number: ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
3. Mailing Address (if different from above) Valid from
__________ until _________
mm/dd/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy
Street and number
City,
Postcode Country
Phone number:_____ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ________
Fax number:_____ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ________
4. Email address: ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _______
5. Place of birth:______ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ____
Date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy) : ____________ _________ _________ _________ _____
Citizenship: _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ ___
Sex: ____________ __
Passport Number: ____________ ___ Expiry
Date:_______ _____
B. Education
Please list all post-secondary education (university or equivalent) in
reverse chronological order:
Institution/ Country
Degree obtained
Duration
from/until
Grade or G.P.A.
Please note that translated and certified copies of post-secondary
education diplomas should be enclosed with your application.
C. Employment
Please list all relevant work experience in reverse chronological order
(internships and volunteer experience should be included):
Employer
Position
Country
Duration
from/until
D. Language Proficiency
Which is your mother tongue? ____________ _________ _________ _________ ______
1. Please indicate your proficiency level in English and in any other language you use as “excellent”, “very good”, “good” or “satisfactory” .
Language
Reading
Speaking
Writing
English
2. English Language Tests
All non-native English speakers must submit one of the following English test scores. If tests results are going to be known after September 7, 2008 please send us a written explanation and arrange for certificates to be sent to the Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies as soon as they are available.
Test
Date and Place of Testing
Score
TOEFL
IELTS
Other:
E. Motivation
Please answer the following question, within the space provided. DO NOT attach additional sheets.
Why do you want to participate in the European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe?
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
F. General Information
You learnt about the European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe through:
· the brochure
· announcement in the newspaper(s)
· announcement on the TV/radio
· the Internet
· colleagues
· other ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
G. Letter of Recommendation
Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies, University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71 000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tel: +387 33 668685 • Fax: +387 33 668683 • Email: coordination@ cps.edu.ba,
mariana@cps. edu.ba
http://www.cps. edu.ba
Preferably type, or print clearly
TO BE COMPLETED Name of Applicant ____________ _________ _________ _________
BY THE APPLICANT Name of Referee ____________ _________ _________ _________ __
Position ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Institution
____________ _________ _________ _________ _______
TO THE REFEREE
Your assessment of the applicant named above will greatly assist the Admission Board. Your report will be used for the purpose of determining whether or not, in the Board’s best judgement, the candidate should be admitted to the European Regional Master’s Degree in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe. No application documentation is accessible to the applicants.
After completing this form please place it in an envelope, seal it and sign across the seal. Return it to the applicant who will forward it to the Center for Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Studies with the application materials. Thank you for your cooperation.
TO BE COMPLETED
BY THE REFEREE
We would appreciate a statement from you concerning the applicant’s academic and professional abilities, previous academic performance, personality and character. Please indicate how long and in what capacity you have known the applicant. Where possible, comment on his/her command of English in academic work. Please include in the reference your assessment of both the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses. If additional space is required, use a separate sheet.
Name and Title ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Institution ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Address ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
Contact information (telephone and email) ____________ _________ _________ ______
Signature ____________ _________ _________ _ Date ____________ _________ __
H. Verification of Authenticity
By signing below I attest that, to the best of my knowledge, all information provided in this application and its supporting documentation is true and accurate. I understand that misrepresentation in these documents may cause the disqualification of my application.
____________ _________ _________ _________ _ ____________ _________ _______
Signature
Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
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