This is a unique interdisciplinary postgraduate degree programme and the first of its kind in Europe, involving a number of European institutions and offering a curriculum which is international in design, scope and content.
*Consortium partners and teaching staff*
The participating institutions are: Kingston University (London), Viadrina European University (Frankfurt (Oder)), the University of Siena and Collegium Civitas (Warsaw). This joint programme also has the cooperative support of the University of Uppsala and the Centre d'Etudes et Recherches Internationales (CERI) (Sciences Po, Paris).
Programme coordinators are: Prof. Philip Spencer (Kingston), Prof. Ilaria Favretto (Kingston), Prof. Gerard C. Rowe (Viadrina), Dr. Carmen Thiele (Viadrina), Prof. Marcello Flores (Siena) and Prof. Jadwiga Koralewicz (Warsaw). They are joined by a large team of internationally recognised experts from various relevant disciplines.
*Curriculum and module streams*
The programme runs over three semesters. Students will study at least two partner universities (starting at either Kingston or Viadrina). The programme is organized into 7 module streams, with total credit point value of 90 ECTS (180 UK credits).
The curriculum is interdisciplinary with primary emphasis on law, political science, history and dispute resolution. An important place is given both to practice (including an internship) and to academic research (including a dissertation) .
The module streams are:
•ᾉHuman rights protection — legal and institutional frameworks
•ᾉCase studies in genocide and mass violence
•ᾉResearch methods
•ᾉResponses to mass atrocities — legal measures, peacekeeping and reconciliation
•ᾉHumanitarian intervention — legal and institutional protection
•ᾉInternship with an organisation related to the subject of the programme
•ᾉDissertation
*Degree awarded*
Successful students obtain the academic degree of 'Master of Arts in Human Rights and Genocide Studies' (M.A.), jointly awarded by Kingston University (London), Viadrina European University (Frankfurt (Oder)), the University of Siena and Collegium Civitas (Warsaw).
*Target groups*
The programme is aimed at graduates in a range of disciplines (law, social sciences, politics etc.) either already working in or seeking a career in the field of international or national human rights protection, conflict prevention and response to problems of genocide and other phenomena of mass violence. It provides an ideal preparation for work with a wide range of international organisations (e.g., UN, UNHCR, ICC, OSCE, International Committee of the Red Cross), national organisations (e.g., human rights offices, foreign service, defence and foreign aid sectors, national Red Cross/Red Crescent) and NGOs (e.g. amnesty international, Human Rights
Watch). It will also provide a basis for future academic work, in particular for those aiming to prepare a doctoral thesis in this field.
*Application process and deadlines*
Admission qualifications and the application form are available from: *
http://www.humanrig htsandgenocidest udies.eu*
Applications are made through Kingston University, London
*Tuition fee and scholarships*
The registration fee for full Master's programme is 9,750 EUR (not including travel or accommodation) . The partner institutions will assist participants as far as possible in obtaining scholarships. Applicants are strongly encouraged to seek financial support themselves where needed.
*Starting dates*
Semester 1 will start at:
•ᾉat Kingston University, London: 29 September 2008
•ᾉat Viadrina European University, Frankfurt (Oder): 13 October 2008
*Further information and contact*
*http://www.humanrig htsandgenocidest udies.eu*
We kindly ask you to forward this announcement about the start of the new Masters Programme to all colleagues who may be interested. Please pass the information on to all potentially interested students or recent graduates as well.
Many thanks and best wishes.
Dr. Ankica Kosic
Kingston University
Penryhn Road
Surrey KT1 2EE
United Kingdom
Email: anna.kosic@gmail. com
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