Overview

Objectives

  • Acquire specialised knowledge concerning the legal framework applicable to armed conflict 
  • Develop analytical tools and improve expertise in international law
  • Understanding complexed contemporary armed conflicts and humanitarian emergencies

Audience

Diplomat, lawyer, legal advisor, judge, NGO staff, human rights advocate, media specialist, professional working in emergency situations, UN staff and staff from other international organisations

Programme

The programme is structured around 4 modules and the writting of a final Paper:

  • Public International Law
  • International Humanitarian Law
  • International Human Rights Law (including International Refugee Law)
  • International Criminal Law

 

Registration

Registration deadline

30 April 2024

Fees:

  • CHF 18'000.-

 

Admission criteria

Candidates must have:

  • Work experience in a relevant field
  • A bachelor's degree
  • Proficiency in English: candidates whose mother tongue is not English must provide a certificate to prove their knowledge of English or a statement highlighting their solid background in English
  • Copy of passport 
  • Motivation letter

Number of participants

40 participants

Curriculum

Period

September 2024 - October 2026

Credits

60 ECTS credits

Schedule

Courses take place at lunchtime (12:00 –14:00 CET) online.

The Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict is an online, part-time, innovative and intellectually challenging programme designed for professionals with demanding responsibilities. It provides the legal tools to address complex contemporary conflicts, human rights negotiations or criminal proceedings responding to the growing need for specialists.

Pedagogical method

  • Online, part-time programme
  • Classes in the first nine months (October to June)
  • World-renowned faculty and leading experts

 

Assessment

Exams and end of programme master paper.

Partnerships / Collaboration

Diploma delivered jointly by

University of Geneva, IHEID

Testimonial

I believe the Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict is a multi-disciplinary legal tool. It is an added value at both academic and professional levels. It will reinforce my knowledge of the international legal framework that applies in armed conflicts and enable me to advance in my professional career. (Myriam Haddad 2021-2023)

Director(s)

Prof. Gloria GAGGIOLI, Faculty of Law, University of Geneva and Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, a joint Centre of the University of Geneva and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva

Coordinator(s)

Ana KILIBARDA, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development
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