Switzerland: Master of advanced studies in transitional justice, human rights and the rule law.

Countries throughout the world struggle to deal with the aftermath of violent conflict and oppressive rule. To assist such societies, the expanding field of transitional justice proposes a range of practical measures, including criminal prosecutions, truth commissions, reparation programmes, and institutional reform. Based in international Geneva, this Master’s programme comprehensively explores the theoretical debates that surround transitional justice as well as its practical application. This is the first Master’s programme to link transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law. Carefully structured to address key issues and perspectives, it covers ethics and human rights; institutional reform and building the rule of law after conflict; international criminal and humanitarian law; development and economic, social and cultural rights; gender issues; constitution-making. Designed to provide a gateway into careers in the growing transitional justice sector, it focuses on developing practical skills offering integrated internships, a year-long clinic, and professionalizing activities in Geneva and beyond.

Language of course: English
Venue: Geneva - Switzerland
Tuition fees: 15'000.-CHF
Scholarship opportunities: Yes

Application materials

Please submit the following documents all at once:

1. Application without scholarship - open until 31st March 2016 (Late applications might be considered)

• Fill out the MAS Application Form

2. Application with scholarship - open until 29th February 2016

• Fill out the MAS Application Form and one of these extra forms:
• Full Scholarship Application Form or
• Half Scholarship Application Form

By submitting a scholarship request you are no longer considered in the non-scholarship application track

3. Curriculum vitae

4. Personal statement (explaining the applicant’s interest in the programme, between 1-3 pages)

5. Two letters of recommendation (no specific format required, and can be sent separately by post or e-mail by the applicant or by the person writing the letter)

6. Certified copies of relevant degrees and diplomas, with an officially certified translation when not in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

7. Certified copies of official records of university examinations taken and grades obtained, with the same need for translation as above

8. TOEFL or IELTS score. Please don't use the University of Geneva or Graduate Institute code. Kindly forward us the original results or a copy once you have received them. (Please refer to the language requirements section for minimal scores needed to be admitted)

1. Copy of your passport + photo ID

Please do not send original documents, as all submitted materials become the property of the MAS programme upon receipt. Documents cannot be returned to the applicant nor forwarded to other schools or agencies.

You will need to bring your original diplomas and transcirpts to Geneva if you submit non-certified copies for your application.

Please do not staple or bind the pages of your application.

We accept applications sent by postal mail or e-mail:

Admission Office - Villa Moynier, Rue de lausanne 120B - CP 67 - 1211 Geneva 21 - Switzerland
TJM@geneva-academy.ch

For more information: http://www.master-transitionaljustice.ch/