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MA Human Rights at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Programme overview

Do you have a passion for human rights? With the Master’s degree program in Human Rights, you can expand your knowledge and open up more career opportunities. No matter whether your interest stems from courses you took in your undergraduate program or from practical experience in human rights work, this degree program will offer you an international perspective and a wide range of career opportunities.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; part-time option  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The course program of the M.A. Human Rights covers fundamental challenges as well as current issues of human rights worldwide. It pursues an interdisciplinary approach by considering the political, philosophical and legal dimensions of human rights.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: Master: Qualification assessment. Application deadline: Winter semester: 31.05.; Summer semester: not possible. Requirements: A first university degree based on at least 3 years of full-time studies (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits) Successful completion of the assessment process as outlined in the program rules Proof of English language skills in line with level C1 CEFR (for guidance on the respective test results, please see this overview) Further information on the admission requirements can be found on the program website. Language: Proof of proficiency in English Students must prove proficiency in English equivalent to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This means that students are required to show that they have completed a recognized language test such as IELTS, TOEFL, UNIcert, Cambridge etc. German language skills for international applicants: No knowledge of German required You will be required to submit the following documents: CV in tabular form Certified copies of your previous university degree(s), including transcript(s) of records and, if available, diploma supplement(s). Please see the university website for instructions on the required certification. Official translation of all your academic documents if they are not originally issued in English, German or French. Certified copy of your school leaving certificate and an official translation if it is not in English, German or French. Proof of English language skills. A short application essay (appr. 2 page

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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