PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION:
The Regional Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratization in the Caucasus is established with the financial support of the European Union. It is a part of the Global Campus for Master’s Programmes and Diplomas in Human rights and democratisation around the world. The MA is implemented in cooperation with the European Inter-University Center (Venice), and in partnership with leading universities of Armenia, Ukraine, Belarus, and Georgia
The Regional Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratization is an interdisciplinary programme (with legal, political and multidisciplinary components), with duration of 1 year (60 ECTS). It is implemented by Yerevan State University (home university), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (host university), Belarusian State University (host university), and Tbilisi State University (host university). The official languages of the Programme are English and Russian.
The first term of the programme shall be run by Yerevan State University, while Second term implies mobility: students are to choose a partner university based on their educational background, research and/or professional interests.
Module specialization
- The Political module will be covered by Belarusian State University.
- The Legal Module will be covered by Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
- The Interdisciplinary Module will be covered by Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University.
Internship & Master Thesis
During second semester students shall have internship and finalize Master Thesis completion. The Master Programme is guided by Bologna Standards, including student assessment. For the whole course of study the programme awards 60 ECTS.
Diploma & Certificate
At the end of the Programme students will be awarded with Yerevan State University Diploma granting Master's Degree in European Studies with specialization in Human Rights and Democratization. Additionally to Diploma graduates will be awarded with Official Certificate signed by all Partner Universities.
Programme dates
The Programme shall start on September 2015 and finish July 2016.
- How to apply
The applicant should:
- Fill in an the online application form, Parts A and B;
- Fill in Part C uploading CV, Motivation Letters, Essay, 2 reference letters, scanned university diploma/diplomas, university transcripts and English Language Proficiency Test Score (Optional)
SUBMISSION PERIOD
Application submission period is from May 15 to June 30, 2015. The period for evaluation of applications and interviews is from July 1 to July 25, 2015. Admitted students will receive their official letters of invitation by August 15, 2015.
We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Coordination Board will evaluate the applications based on the following Criteria:
- Academic merit (Educational background, CV)
- Motivation: Interest in human rights and democratization issues
- Provided written paper
- Commitment to idea of voluntarism and social involvement
- Experience in relevant fields.
SCHOLARSHIP
The programme foresees full scholarships for up to 25 students from target countries for academic years 2015-2016. The Scholarship covers academic costs, travel and living expenses. The priority will be given to non-resident students.
More information can be provided upon request.
For additional information please consult with the website: www.regionalmaster.net or contact us:
Center for European Studies Yerevan State University
1 A. Manoogian, Yerevan 0025 Armenia
Tel.: +374-10 550810
E-mail: info@regionalmaster.net, k.gevorgyan@ces.am
