Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The aim of the Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice is primarily to provide a multi-disciplinary and in-depth teaching of human rights law. It aims at giving you theoretical knowledge and practical know-how of human rights through an analysis of human rights concepts, international, regional and national documents, and the application of such concepts and documents in practice. The aim of the Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice is primarily to provide a multi-disciplinary and in-depth teaching of human rights law. It aims at giving you theoretical knowledge and practical know-how of human rights through an analysis of human rights concepts, international, regional and national documents, and the application of such concepts and documents in practice.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice, you will be able to: Progress in the academic field and move on to follow PhD programmes. Take your careers further and work as an educator or promoter of human rights within your national education or justice system. Seek employment with NGOs, national, regional and international organisations such as the Council of Europe and the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 TAUGHT COMPONENT In addition to the compulsory study-units students are required to choose study-units to the value of 30 ECTS credits from the elective study-units offered during Semester 2. A minimum of 5 ECTS credits should be chosen from the practical elective units and a minimum of 5 ECTS credits should be chosen from the substantive elective units. Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) PBL5030 Human Rights Theory and Political Philosophy 5 ECTS PBL5031 Human Rights within the National Legal Framework 5 ECTS PBL5032 Human Rights Obligations and State Institutions 5 ECTS PBL5033 Methodology, Research Skills and Legal Analysis 5 ECTS PBL5034 International Protection of Human Rights 5 ECTS PBL5035 Rights and Freedoms - Civil, Political, Social, Economic and Cultural 5 ECTS Semester 2 Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Practical Elective Units PBL5036 Judicial Enforcement of Human Rights 5 ECTS PBL5037 Non-Judicial Enforcement of Human Rights 5 ECTS PBL5038 Human Rights Advocacy 5 ECTS Substantive Elective Units PBL5039 Family, Family Life and Children in Human Rights Law 5 ECTS PBL5040 Communication Freedoms 5 ECTS PBL5041 Dignity in Health Care, Ethics, Morality and Human Rights 5 ECTS PBL5042 Development and Environment - Human Rights Issues 5 ECTS PBL5043 Equality and Non Discrimination 5 ECTS PBL5044 Human Rights: Migration, Human Trafficking and Human Smuggling 5 ECTS PBL5045 Criminal Justice, International Criminal Law and Human Rights 5 ECTS Summer Semester RESEARCH COMPONENT Compulsory Units (All students must register for this unit) PBL5023 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Laws.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor degree in Law obtained with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II, or in Social Sciences, or in the Political Sciences, or in International Relations, or in Humanities or a Bachelor degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours or with at least Category II in any other area of study deemed relevant by the Board. The admission of applicants under paragraph (b) shall be made conditional on the result of an interview. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation on campus called Campus Hub. Campus Hub is just a 2-minute walk from the main campus. For more information, visit the accommodation website . Our dedicated team at the student recruitment office is here to support you every step of the way. From the moment you start your application to the moment when you receive your decision letter, we're here to assist you. If you have any questions or need further information, don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact us at info@um.edu.mt , and our team will be more than happy to help. After you receive an offer from us, our International Office will assist you with visas, accommodation and other related issues.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 90
