CES, The Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in the Caucasus
What is CES
The MA in Human Rights and Democratisation in the Caucasus/CES Programme is an intensive and interdisciplinary one-year graduate programme in the region that provides knowledge and thorough training in the fields of human rights and democratisation.
The main aim of the programme is to support promotion of democracy, rule of law and good governance, together with strengthening Human rights protection in post-Soviet states.
Master Details
The Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in the Caucasus offers students a combination of interdisciplinary approach, theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
What
The MA Programme is designed for participants from various professional and academic backgrounds (legal, social, political science, etc.). It provides solid theoretical foundation and proposes three main tracks – legal, political and interdisciplinary. The programme adopts two-dimensional development approach, which allows students to choose specialisation and to develop both research and practical skills (fact finding mission interviews, policy paper writing, advocacy skills, etc.).
Who
The Regional Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in the Caucasus is implemented by the following universities:
- Yerevan State University, Armenia - Programme Coordinator
- Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiyv, Ukraine
- American University in Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan
- Moldova State University (to join in September 2024)
- Belarusian State University (associate partner)
Why
This innovative new degree provides:
- A unique interdisciplinary master’s level education in human rights and democratisation in the entire Post-Soviet area;
- European quality education in human rights and democratisation;
- Career opportunities in international, governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as in the academic sphere;
- Qualified teaching staff, including academic experts and highly qualified specialists with professional experience in international organizations such as the UN, Council of Europe and OSCE;
- Student mobility between the 6 partner universities;
- Opportunity to be engaged in research activities;
- A multicultural learning environment, including excursions in host countries and cultural events.