European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation
European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation 2016/2017
Deadline for applications first round: 15 January 2016
Deadline for applications second round: 15 March 2016

The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (E.MA) organised by the European Inter-University Centre for Human Rights and Democratisation (EIUC) is a one-year advanced master’s course aimed at preparing professionals to respond to the operational requirements of daily work in international organisations, field operations, governmental and non-governmental bodies, and academia.

The call for applications for the academic year 2016/2017 is now open.
What
The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (E.MA) is:
• An intensive one-year course aimed at educating up to 100 professionals annually in the field of human rights and democratisation
• An action- and policy-oriented approach to learning that combines legal, political, historical, anthropological, and philosophical perspectives with skills building activities
• An in-depth study of the following areas: Human Rights Institutions, Mechanisms and Standards; Human Rights in Context: Historical, Philosophical, Religious and Anthropological Perspectives; Democratisation; Human Rights and Globalisation; Human Rights and Security
• A study trip to familiarize with human rights field work
• Specialised supervised research for the Master’s thesis in one of the 41 participating universities
• A Joint Degree conferred by prestigious European universities
• The foundation for a successful career in national, international, governmental, inter- and non-governmental organisations, as well as academic institutions dealing with human rights and democratisation

Who
E.MA is a unique learning and human experience shaped by:
• 41 participating universities from all member states of the European Union
• A prestigious faculty composed of leading academics, officials of international organisations (including the European Union, the United Nations and the Council of Europe) and renowned experts and practitioners of national and international NGOs
• An international, multicultural and diverse student body with a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, experiences and motivations
• An Advisory Board composed of representatives of prominent organisations such as the EU, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UNESCO, Council of Europe, OSCE, European Union Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA), Human Rights Watch, International Committee of the Red Cross, International Committee of Jurists, International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims, No Peace without Justice, Terre des Hommes

Why
Below are 10 reasons why people choose E.MA:
• Interdisciplinary nature of programme compared with more traditional approach of other universities
• Range of high level academics, experts, officials from a variety of institutions and organisations, most of whom engage on a daily basis in human rights practice and thus are always abreast of the latest developments and debates
• Combination of theory and practice
• A  study trip to familiarize with human rights field work 
• European mobility: first Venice, historically at the centre of a multicultural approach to international relations, and then one of the many prestigious universities and human rights centres participating in the programme
• Possibility to do internships and fellowships in leading human rights organisations
• Ties with EU institutions and links with international governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental organisations for a regional and at the same time global experience
• Attractive placement opportunities
• Extensive worldwide E.MAlumni Association for contacts, job opportunities, career development, projects, research 
• A unique human experience during which all those involved (students, faculty and resident staff) develop long-term bonds and networks with each other

When
The E.MA academic year is divided into two semesters:
• First Semester: September to January
• Second Semester: February to July

The thesis defence and awarding of diplomas take place in Venice in September.

Where
E.MA is both a residential and an exchange programme:
• First Semester in Venice, Italy
• Second semester in one of the 41 participating universities within the members states of the European Union

After graduation E.MA alumni can be found worldwide in key international human rights organisations and academic institutions, but also in field missions or back home working for their own Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Development Aid agencies or national NGOs.

• All practical information can be found on the EIUC website.