Overview
Objectives
- Provide high-level academic education and real-world practice in the field of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law
- Primary focus is placed on strengthening interdisciplinary knowledge and preparing students for future professional activities
Our Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law is also profoundly committed to developing the transferable skills necessary to succeed in the professional world and take up responsibilities in the humanitarian and human rights fields.
Audience
Designed for law students and focused on post-conflict human rights violations, this Master in Advanced Studies equips students to consider and understand the holistic nature of transitional justice, namely the mutual dependence of each pillar (truth, justice, reparation and guarantee of non-recurrence
Programme
Master in Transitional Justice Presentation
- Core courses
- Optional courses
- MTJ Paper
- Internship or Moot Court Competition of Film Lab
- Extracurricular activities
Registration
Registration deadline
15 January 2025
Fees:
CHF 18'000.-
Admission criteria
Candidates should have:
- A full degree in law or an equivalent degree
- A strong academic record
- An interest in the subject areas of the programme
- Proficiency in English (level C1)
Professional experience in a field related to the programme is an asset
Curriculum
Period
September 2025 - August 2026
Credits
60 ECTS credits
This one-year full-time Master of Advanced Studies is one of the very few programmes dedicated to transitional justice and human rights worldwide. Designed for law students and focused on post-conflict human rights violations, this Master in Advanced Studies equips students to consider and understand the holistic nature of transitional justice, namely the mutual dependence of each pillar (truth, justice, reparation and guarantee of non-recurrence).
With core courses providing a firm grounding in human rights, transitional and criminal justice and optional courses exploring cutting-edge issues, students can tailor their studies according to their particular interests. Combining theoretical and practice-oriented perspectives, students will gain understanding of processes and mechanisms related to transitional justice, accountability mechanisms and justice reform in postconflict situations and countries in transitions.
Students will gain access to world-renowned professors and leading experts in their respective fields and through extracurricular activities will benefit from direct connections with leading actors. They will explore the relationship between state duties, victims’ rights, and the strategic goals of societal transformation. As transitional justice is an evolving field, the program covers various processes, strategies, and dilemmas faced when designing and implementing these initiatives.
With core courses providing a firm grounding in human rights, transitional and criminal justice and optional courses exploring cutting-edge issues, students can tailor their studies according to their particular interests. Combining theoretical and practice-oriented perspectives, students will gain understanding of processes and mechanisms related to transitional justice, accountability mechanisms and justice reform in postconflict situations and countries in transitions.
Students will gain access to world-renowned professors and leading experts in their respective fields and through extracurricular activities will benefit from direct connections with leading actors. They will explore the relationship between state duties, victims’ rights, and the strategic goals of societal transformation. As transitional justice is an evolving field, the program covers various processes, strategies, and dilemmas faced when designing and implementing these initiatives.
Pedagogical method
- Courses on theoretical and practical frameworks relevant to transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law
- Optional courses
- Writing of an end of year research paper
- Internship, Moot Court Competition or Film Lab
Assessment
Written and oral exams, papers, presentations, group work and end of year research paper
Partnerships / Collaboration
Diploma delivered jointly by
University of Geneva, IHEID
Director(s)
Prof. Paola GAETA, Professor of International Law at the Geneva Graduate Institute and the Director at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, a joint center of the Faculty of Law, University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute
Coordinator(s)
Alina KONDRATIUK, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
