Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action at Sciences Po

Master intertwining human rights and humanitarian action, with a social science grounding in philosophy, history, sociology and anthropology to contextualise the dilemmas and stakes of both fields.

Faculty: Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA)  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS minimum)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in English  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Three academic semesters and one semester away from campus (internship, exchange or thesis). Core courses address international law, global and regional institutional frameworks and actors, gender and human security, and strategic skills such as advocacy, negotiation, and project management and evaluation. Students can join the Law School Clinic HEDG or the year-long capstone International Law in Action.

Career pathways

Careers in NGOs, diplomatic corps and national administrations, international organisations, journalism and, with a prior qualifying course of study, law.

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