Program Overview
The Human Rights and Transitional Justice at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Human Rights and Transitional Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights and Transitional Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Human Rights Law: Core Principles
- Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights
- Human Dignity in Comparative Perspective
- Introduction to Transitional Justice
- Immigration Law and Policy
- International Law
- Public Law and Human Rights
- Transitional Justice Colloquium: International and Comparative Perspectives
- Transitional Justice Colloquium: Perspectives on the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must have a BA degree from an accredited university in political science, international relations and other academic disciplines related to the fields of human rights and transitional justice.
- Applicants who did not previously study at an educational institution where the language of instruction was English must submit official TOELFL or IELTS scores. The minimum TOEFL score required is 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test or 89 on the internet-based test. The minimum IELTS score is 7.
- Applicants are required to provide their CV, sample of academic writing, letter of recommendation, and official academic transcripts.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Hebrew University of Jerusalem directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is an Israeli public research university based in Jerusalem. Co-founded by Albert Einstein and Chaim Weizmann in July 1918, it is the second-oldest institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months