Human Rights Law and Practice University of Malta

Overview

The Master of Arts in Human Rights Law and Practice from University of Malta  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.

By the end of the course, you will obtain:

• a knowledge of human rights concepts, treaties, conventions and applicable laws, and systems of protection of human rights,
• an ability to apply human rights concepts, regulation and procedures to factual situations,
• a knowledge of the procedures for redress and other methods of promoting human rights.

Career opportunities and access to further studies

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.