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The Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation in Asia Pacific (APMA)
Type
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Global Campus of Human Rights
, Italy
Objectives
The programme is designed for those seeking greater understanding of regional and global human rights and democratisation issues.
By the end of the programme, students will have:
Excellent knowledge of theory and practice of the promotion and protection of human rights and democratization
Tested their ability to undertake independent scholarly research on current human rights and democratization issues in the Asia Pacific region
The capacity to put their academic understanding of human rights and democratization to use in real situations
Area of expertise
democracy and human rights
human rights
Target group
HR Field officers
HRE Experts/Practitioners
Content
APMA students are required to take the following courses:
Human Rights and Democratization Research
Human Rights and Democratization Intensive
Human Rights and Democratization Practicum
Practical Skills in Human Rights Protection and Promotion
Concepts of Human Rights and Democratization
Human Rights Norms and Mechanisms
Language
English
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Admission requirements
In order to be eligible for the APMA applicants must:
Hold a bachelor’s degree in any field, with a minimum GPA of 2.50 (or the equivalent). Students in the last year of their undergraduate programme can apply for admission provided they expect to graduate before 15 July of the previous academic year. The applicant needs to submit a certificate from their university indicating their status and expected date of graduation.
Demonstrated proficiency in English.
Experience in human rights or related work is an advantage but not required.
Academic or other publications or other evidence of writing and analytical skills an advantage but not required.
Applicants must include all of the following documentation in their submission:
Completed Application Form
Personal Statement
Academic records officially translated in English – bachelor’s degree certificate of graduation and transcript of records
Research concept note
English language test certificate(s)
Curriculum Vitae
Scanned copy of passport
Reference contact information (recommendation letters must be sent by referees separately)
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Homepage
gchumanrights.org/education/regional-programmes/apma/about-apma.html
Additional information
Master of Arts Program in Human Rights and Democratization (International Program) is a collaborated program that partners with four other universities in Asia-Pacific region. The four collaborating institutions include Ateneo de Manila Univesrity (the Philippines), Gadjah Mada University (Indonesia), Kathmandu School of Law (Nepal) and University of Colombo (Sri Lanka). The degree offers students the opportunity to study in both at Mahidol University in the first semester and choose to complete two elective courses and thesis at one of the collaborating institutions in the second semester. The combination of taking your courses in two countries, the expertise of your professors, and the diversity of your class gives you a unique learning experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
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