University of Padua

Overview

The Master's in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance at the University of Padua provides an in-depth understanding of human rights law and policy on international, European, and national levels. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to analyze how institutions, advocacy efforts, and governance structures influence the protection of human rights in practice.

What you'll study

Year 1

• International Law of Human Rights
• Human Rights in International Politics
• Constitutional Development and Democratisation
• History of Genocides
• International Cooperation and Humanitarian Response Operations
• History of International Organisations / International History of the Balkans / International History of the Middle East
• Economic Globalization and Human Rights / Statistics for Social Science
• Global South and Decolonial Option / Refugee Human Rights Protection

Year 2

• Language of Advocacy
• Human Rights and Political Participation
• Social and Financial Sustainability for Small Business / Economics of Inequalities
• Second Language
• Culture, Society and Human Rights / Religions and Human Rights
• Regional Human Rights Systems / European Union Law and Human Rights
• Women’s Human Rights / Children’s Rights
• Human Rights and International Justice / Human Rights Practice / Labour and Global Social Justice / Work, Migration and Globalization
• Internship (practical placement)

Note: Course selection may vary by academic year and study plan; please confirm your final combination of options with the programme office.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent). A background in fields such as Political Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, or International Law is essential for successful admission.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Master's program in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance can pursue various career paths in international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and academic institutions. Opportunities may include roles in policy analysis, advocacy, human rights law, and international relations, positioning graduates to make a meaningful impact in the field of human rights.