The
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) is designed to provide
students from different cultures and backgrounds with a deep understanding of
the linkages between human rights and conflict management theory and practice.
The curriculum, strongly field oriented, prepares participants for working with
NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN system and regional organisations, also
operating in the context of complex emergencies and joint operations.
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The
Programme is divided into two didactic modules, running between mid January and
the end of July 2014, followed by an internship or field experience of min. 3
and max. 6 months, starting from August 2014, and a presentation of the
students' final dissertation in spring 2015.
Key
features:
• 1
year post-graduate professionalizing and field-oriented programme
•
Interdisciplinary nature of the programme with a methodology characterized by a
combination of theory and practice
•
Lecturers and trainers chosen among high level academics, diplomats,
international organizations officers and NGOs activists, thus offering a wealth
of both academic and field expertise
•
Mandatory internship/field experience in leading organisations working in the
areas of human rights protection/promotion, conflict prevention/resolution,
humanitarian assistance or development, either in the field or at Headquarters
•
Career service with specific sessions on career coaching and recruiting session
with UNV
•
International and multicultural student environment
Why
should I apply?
You
should apply if you are looking for a professionalizing and
mission/field-oriented international master programme, as offered by the Scuola
Superiore Sant’Anna, an example of academic excellence in training and
research. If your training needs include practical skills, besides relevant theoretical
knowledge, as well as internship/field-experience with prestigious
international organizations, this training programme is highly relevant for
you.
Curriculum:
The
curriculum is strongly multidisciplinary and field oriented and includes
courses in: International Law, International Humanitarian Law, International
Human Rights Law, Geopolitics, HRs philosophical dimension, Economic
Development, Theories and Techniques of Conflict Management, International PK
and PB operations, International HR Field operations, International Election
Observation missions, International Humanitarian operations, International
Project Development, Personal security, Stress Management, Preventive Medicine
& First Aid, Essentials of Research and Writing, Career coaching.
Internship:
The
internship is meant to supplement the in-class training with a relevant hand-on
experience, to be carried out with a renowned organization working in the areas
of human rights protection/promotion, conflict prevention/resolution, humanitarian
assistance or development, either in the field or at headquarters.
Tuition
fee:
The
tuition fee for the full Programme is 7.250,00 euros, payable in two
installments. It covers the following: attendance costs and participation to
field trips, didactic material (in electronic format), tutorship, lunch (on
class and exam days), access to all facilities of the Scuola (including library
and computer rooms). It does not include accommodation costs in Pisa and during the
internship, nor travel expenses.
The
Master Programme offers one scholarship in memory of Gualtiero Fulcheri –
former UN Assistant Secretary General - covering the full tuition fee and to be
awarded to the most deserving applicant. Depending on financial availability,
reduced tuition fee might be offered to citizens from non-OECD countries who
are eligible for a study visa for Italy .
Contacts
For
further details, please visit www.humanrights.sssup.it
or contact:
Master
of Arts in “Human Rights and Conflict Management”
Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna
Via Cardinale Maffi, 27 56126 Pisa - ITALY
E-mail: humanrights@sssup.it
Tel. +39 050 882653/55
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