Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA)
EIUC - European Inter University Centre for Human Rights and DemocratisationProgram Overview
The Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) at EIUC - European Inter University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation 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 Democratisation (EMA) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy 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
- Tuition: EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Venice, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) 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
- First Semester: September to January in Venice, Italy
- Second Semester: February to July in one of the 41 E.MA participating universities located throughout the European Union
- First Semester Thematic Sections 1-5 (50% of the total mark, equivalent to 30 ECTS credits)
- Second SemesterAt least two assessed course units (15% of the total mark, equivalent to 9 ECTS credits)
- Thesis (35% of the total mark, equivalent to 21 ECTS credits)
- Human Rights Institutions, Mechanisms and Standards (United Nations; Council of Europe; EU; OSCE; Organisation of American States; African System; perspectives on Asia)
- Human Rights in Context: Historical, Philosophical, Religious and Anthropological Perspectives
- Democratisation (Transition and Transformation Processes; Political Participation; Electoral Processes)
- Human Rights and Globalisation (Stakeholders in Economic Globalisation: States, International Economic Organisations, Companies, NGOs; Human Rights and Development; Business and Human Rights; Corporate Social Responsibility)
- Human Rights and Security (Humanitarian Law; International Criminal Law; Human Security, Vulnerability and Human Rights; Field Missions; Fact-finding in the field)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
E.MA is open to EU and non-EU citizens.
The criteria used during the selection process are:
- academic ability and background
- experience
- language competence
- motivation
Academic requirements
Applicants are required to hold a university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to human rights, including disciplines in law, social sciences and the humanities and must have a minimum of 180 ECTS (Bachelor/General Degree).
Candidatures can be considered as long as the applicant has obtained a degree corresponding to:
- 180 ECTS credits (generally a 3-year course) or
- 240 ECTS credits (generally a 4-year course) or
- A combination of a degree of 180 ECTS and relevant proven additional experience or studies (such as 1-year MA or summer courses)
Applicants completing the degree entry requirements subsequently to the application deadline are requested to provide a current transcript of exams. Eventual admission into the Programme will be conditional upon receipt of documentation of the completed degree.
All selected candidates who hold a non-EU degree are required to produce upon admission a declaration of value of their degree. Non-EU candidates are moreover required to obtain a study visa which must cover the entire duration of the academic year. Both the study visa and the declaration of value are preconditions for enrolment and should be requested from the competent Italian Embassy or representation offices.
Additional studies and experience
Additional studies and practical experience in the area of human rights in inter-governmental, governmental, or non-governmental organisations are helpful.
Language competence
Certified fluency in English is an admission requirement to the programme. While not a prerequisite, the ability to understand lectures and read academic texts in French is a definite advantage for participation in the programme.Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact EIUC - European Inter University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation 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 EIUC - European Inter University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation
EIUC - European Inter University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation
Venice, Italy
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
