Explore purpose-driven master’s programs in human rights, humanitarian action, social justice, diplomacy, international law and related disciplines. The master’s programs below will equip you with knowledge and skills to create positive change in the world. Whether you want to alleviate human suffering during conflict and disasters with a humanitarian masters, defend and protect people’s dignity with a human rights masters, engage in negotiations and conflict resolution with a master’s in diplomacy or fight inequalities with a masters in social justice.
Executive Master in Management of International Organizations
SDA Bocconi School of Management
🚩 Italy
⌛ 9 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 Blended
▶ Apply by July 21, 2025
Are you ready to elevate your leadership in International Institutions and NGOs? If you are a mid- or senior-level professional, we invite you to seize the opportunity to join the 10th cohort of the Executive Master in Management of International Organizations (EMMIO) at SDA Bocconi School of Management, ranked 5th among EU Business Schools......
Master of Science in Humanitarian Action (MSHA)
University of San Diego
🚩 United States
⌛ 20 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 Online
▶ Apply by August 1, 2025
This program is designed for recent graduates and experienced professionals who have a desire to work in the humanitarian or disaster relief sectors....
Master of Science in Sustainability Management
UNITAR / Schiller International University
🚩 USA
⌛ 10 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by June 15, 2025
The Master of Science in Sustainability Management, developed in collaboration with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), is designed to empower future leaders to drive sustainable transformation. This program equips you with expertise in carbon footprint management, circular economy, ESG reporting, and the UN’s Sustainable Development...
Master of Arts in International Relations & Diplomacy
UNITAR / Schiller International University
🚩 Multiple
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by June 15, 2025
The Master of Arts in International Relations & Diplomacy, offered through a unique partnership between the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Schiller International University, prepares students to tackle critical global challenges. This dynamic program combines theoretical knowledge with practical diplomatic training, equipping...
Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health
University of San Diego
🚩 United States
⌛ 20 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 Online
▶ Apply by March 7, 2025
The Master of Science in Engineering, Sustainability and Health degree provides graduates with the foundational skills needed to excel in the transformation of corporate, non-profit (NPO) and non-governmental organizations (NGO) committed to a balance between technology and the built environment, sustainability and health. The program provides mid-career ...
Master of Science in Human Rights
Binghamton University
🚩 United States
⌛ 18 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by July 31, 2025
The Master of Science in Human Rights at Binghamton University offers human rights approaches to a variety of issues including education, health, violence, children, family, poverty, incarceration, immigration, and the political economy. ...
Master of Arts in Human Rights
University of Connecticut
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by February 1, 2025
The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute at the University of Connecticut offers a two-year Master of Arts in Human Rights to advance students’ knowledge of human rights from both academic and professional perspectives; training them to become competitive candidates for positions in a variety of sectors, including industry, government, education, and advo...
M.A. Social Justice and Human Rights (Concentration)
George Mason University
🚩 United States
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by October 1, 2023
The Social Justice and Human Rights (SJHR) concentration in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program provides students with a flexible approach to focus their studies on the issues to which they are most committed. The program offers a theoretical foundation for comprehending the social, political, cultural, historical, and economic implicatio...
Master of International Migration
Comillas Universidad Pontificia
🚩 Spain
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 Blended
▶ Apply by October 1, 2023
The University Institute of Studies on Migration (IUEM) offers an Official Master's Degree in International Migration, which has been an official course at Universidad Pontificia Comillas since 2008-2009. This programme aims to train highly skilled professionals to pursue careers in the areas of International Migration and International Development and Coope...
MA Human Rights Studies
Columbia University
🚩 United States
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by March 10, 2024
The Human Rights MA offered by the Columbia University was established in 1998 by the Liberal Studies MA program was transferred to the Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) in 2011. This master program, held at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, has an interdisciplinary nature and focuses on the academic study of human rights practice and th...
MA Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice
University of British Columbia
🚩 Canada
⌛ 16 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by September 20, 2024
The MA program at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that attracts scholars from around the world. The program incorporates research and theory from various fields, including social sciences, humanities, science, education, and law. Students engage in theoretical and empirical work......
LL.M. in Human Rights
University of Vienna
🚩 Austria
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 Blended
▶ Apply by August 31, 2024
The one-year (60 ECTS Credits) postgraduate program 'Human Rights' of the University of Vienna has a clear jurisprudential profile. The master's program will provide theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills required for a career in the field of human rights. Based on the academic excellence of the University of Vienna and the high reputation......
MSt in International Human Rights Law
University of Oxford
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 Blended
▶ Apply by December 1, 2024
This part-time master’s program is designed for human rights advocates and lawyers who want to advance their education in the area of international human rights law, but still need to do so alongside work responsibilities....
MA Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice
Keele University
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by November 30, 2024
The MA Human Rights, Globalisation and Justice offers students an opportunity to learn about human rights through an interdisciplinary approach and in the context of law, politics and philosophy. The program is designed for those working in related areas, such as law, government and public sector, social services, human resource management, and human rights ...
MA in Development and Human Rights
Swansea University
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by November 25, 2024
This master program is taught by some of the leading experts who apply political perspectives, legal theory and research development in the analysis of human rights and human development. The courses examine some of the most critical global issues in the current century through a combination of insights of international law, politics, and development studies...
Master in European Union Studies and Human Rights
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
🚩 Spain
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by November 30, 2024
The Master program in Social Justice and Human Rights deals with emerging social issues such as human security, labor, children, family, education, migration and the environment. It is a rigorous theoretical and methodological program that tackles the social issues defined by gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, and nationality....
Master of Human Rights
Auckland University of Technology
🚩 New Zealand
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by December 1, 2024
The Master of Human Rights offered by Auckland University of Technology is a unique program that attracts students from different backgrounds, such as communications, social sciences, and law. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and can open doors for future careers in international human rights organizations, policy agencies, non-governmental organiz...
Master of Arts in Law with Specialization in Human Rights and Transitional Law
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
🚩 Israel
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by November 19, 2024
This program offers 20-25 academic courses taught and led by legal experts from Europe, North America and Israel. The courses mainly deal with international humanitarian law, counter terrorism law, international courts and tribunals, transitional justice, the law of the United Nations, legal aspects of the Middle East conflict, international criminal law, in...
Master of Arts in International Human Rights
University of Denver
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by December 15, 2024
The MA in International Human Rights provided by the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver teaches students to explore issues affecting human dignity while critically assessing institutions, norms, and processes designed to promote and protect human rights. This interdisciplinary program aims to connect human rights to secu...
European Regional Master’s Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe
University of Sarajevo
🚩 Bosnia and Herzegovina
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by September 1, 2024
The European Regional Master’s Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe (ERMA) is an interdisciplinary program coordinated by the University of Sarajevo, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and the University of Bologna. Students attending this program have an opportunity to study in an international environment...
Master of Human Rights
University of Minnesota
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by September 1, 2024
The Master of Human Rights offered by the University of Minnesota is an interdisciplinary program supported by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts. It prepares students to tackle global human rights challenges through policy analysis, research, and advocacy....
Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
Paris School of International Affairs
🚩 France
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by September 1, 2024
The Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action is an innovative master program that intertwines human rights and humanitarian action. It combines a blend of core social science practical and theoretical approaches and includes disciplines such as anthropology, history, sociology, and philosophy to human rights and humanitarians with ‘’an intent to decons...
Master of Human Rights
University of Manitoba
🚩 Canada
⌛ 16 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by September 22, 2024
The Master of Human Rights is an interdisciplinary program that trains students academically and practically for future careers in the area of human rights. The program was launched in 2019 and it is the first of this kind in Canada. It is executed in collaboration with multiple University of Manitoba faculties, including social work, arts and education, as ...
Master of Arts in Governance and Human Rights
Leuphana University Luneburg
🚩 Germany
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 Blended
▶ Apply by May 31, 2024
The master program in Governance and Human Rights connects the practical application with the theory of science. During seven modules, the students engage in analysis of political and legal theories of governance and regional and international human rights systems and their interconnectedness. The master is designed for students with professional experience ...
Master’s Degree in Human Rights, Interculturality and Development
Universidad Internacional de Andalucía UNIA
🚩 Spain
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by May 31, 2024
In collaboration with the Pablo de Olavide Univeristy, Universidad Internacional de Andalucía launched a master program in Human Rights, Interculturality and Development, which sets out a comprehensive picture of the concept of human rights in Europe. The goal of the program is to connect international standards to international jurisprudence on human rights...
Master’s Degree Programme in International Law and Human Rights
Åbo Akademi University
🚩 Finland
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by January 19, 2024
Designed to prepare students for successful and challenging careers in international organizations, non-governmental organizations, legal practice, or public administration, this master program provides an in-depth understanding and knowledge of international and human rights law....
Master Social Work as a Human Rights Profession
Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin
🚩 Germany
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 Blended
▶ Apply by March 1, 2024
Through a combination of research and practice, this master program offers an in-depth understanding on implementation of the idea of human rights in theory and practice of social work. This interdisciplinary program combines social sciences with standards and instruments of international human rights with a focus on the triple mandate of social work: world ...
Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action
Paris School of International Affairs
🚩 France
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by September 1, 2023
The Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action is an innovative master program that intertwines human rights and humanitarian action. It combines a blend of core social science practical and theoretical approaches and includes disciplines such as anthropology, history, sociology, and philosophy to human rights and humanitarians with ‘’an intent to decons...
M.Ed. Social Justice Education
University of Toronto
🚩 Canada
⌛ 16 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by November 15, 2023
The Department of Social Justice Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) offers a program that aims to provide students with a critical understanding of the social, cultural, historical, political, economic, and ethical contexts of education, with a focus on equity and social justice. The department is committed to interdisciplinar...
Equity and Social Justice in Education MA
San Francisco State University
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 Online
▶ Apply by August 1, 2023
The MA in Equity and Social Justice Education at SF State is designed for educators seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills related to issues of equity and social justice in education. The program is committed to improving the lives of all individuals, with a focus on addressing issues related to race, ethnicity, class, ability, language, gender,......
MA Human Rights, Culture and Social Justice
Goldsmiths University of London
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by April 1, 2024
The Master of Arts program in Justice and Human Rights offers an in-depth examination of contemporary issues related to justice. The program goes beyond legal formulations to explore the conditions under which human rights claims are made. The program focuses on the construction of human rights, exploring how human rights are framed through case studies, and...
M.A. Social Justice and Equity Studies
Brock University
🚩 Canada
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by February 24, 2024
The MA in Social Justice and Equity Studies is an innovative and interdisciplinary program designed to address the increasing need for individuals trained in the expanding field of social justice and equity scholarship. The program is highly individualized, offering advanced coursework and academic mentoring to prepare students to conduct research on issues ...
Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education
University of Michigan
🚩 United States
⌛ 16 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by January 1, 2024
The Master of Arts in Higher Education with a focus on Diversity and Social Justice in Higher Education program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address issues of diversity and social justice within higher education. This concentration offers a supportive community of students and faculty interested in research and pedagogy around...
M.A. Conflict Transformation and Social Justice
Queen's University Belfast
🚩 Ireland
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by June 30, 2024
The MA program in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice offered by Queen's University Belfast is an interdisciplinary program that draws on subjects such as law, anthropology, English, history, philosophy, politics, psychology, sociology, and the creative arts. This program allows students to build their personalized portfolio of knowledge and learning ...
Social Justice and Community Engagement (MA)
Wilfrid Laurier University
🚩 Canada
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by April 1, 2024
The MA program in Social Justice and Community Engagement (SJCE) is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to address critical social and environmental issues. The program combines critical theory and methods with a community placement component to provide a comprehensive learning experience....
Social Justice and Human Rights, MA
Arizona State University
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by November 24, 2023
The MA program in Social Justice and Human Rights focuses on understanding social injustices and human rights abuses, exploring key topics such as labor, migration, education, and the environment. The program provides a theoretical and methodological foundation for comprehending these issues within their legal, political, historical, and cultural contexts. ...
MA Communication and Social Justice
University of Windsor
🚩 Canada
⌛ 16 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by January 15, 2024
The MA Program offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue their scholarly interests in a supportive environment that encourages them to address issues of social justice. The program merges two scholarly approaches to the study of communication, media, and culture, namely political economy and critical cultural studies. The curriculum is designed to ...
MA in Migration and Displacement
University of the Witwatersrand
🚩 South Africa
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by January 1, 2024
The MA in Migration and Displacement offered by the University of the Witwatersrand encompasses various disciplines such as public health, political science, sociology, urban planning, development studies and more. This degree program is designed to equip candidates for critical engagement with theories and practices of migration and displacement, making it ...
MA in Global Migration and Policy
Tel Aviv University
🚩 Israel
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by May 31, 2023
The Migration Studies program offered by Tel Aviv University is a one-year (3 semesters) M.A. program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in humanitarian organizations addressing global migration issues. From debates on free movement in Europe to the Ukrainian refugee situation, many migration issues are at the forefront of today's discussions ...
MA in International Migration Studies
City University of New York
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by April 1, 2023
The M.A. Program in International Migration Studies at the City University of New York offers multidisciplinary education, preparing students for opportunities to work with and advocate on behalf of international migrants and refugees. In today's world, where racism and xenophobia are on the rise, the program aims to train students to examine how policies...
MA in Refugee Integration
Dublin City University
🚩 Ireland
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by July 1, 2023
The School of Applied Language and Intercultural Studies offers a Masters of Arts in Refugee Integration, aimed at addressing the needs of migrants arriving in crisis situations from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. While many European societies have established policies and legislation in place for migrant integration, they lack a comprehensive ...
MS in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
DePaul University
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by June 1, 2023
DePaul's MS in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies is the first graduate refugee studies program in the U.S. The program is designed to provide students with a mix of theory and practical experience to prepare them to assist immigrants, migrants, and refugees worldwide. Students will gain a broad-based understanding of the legal, political, and humanitarian...
MA Refugee Studies
University of East London
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by July 1, 2023
The master's degree in Refugee Studies is an internationally recognised program that offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of global refugee movements and the diverse local, national, and international responses to forced displacement. The course is designed to provide students with interdisciplinary knowledge of the gendered, economic, ...
MA in Migration and Refugee Studies
American University in Cairo
🚩 Egypt
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by October 1, 2023
The Master of Arts program in Migration and Refugee Studies is an interdisciplinary program that aims to equip graduates with critical knowledge, research methods, and analytical skills related to current theoretical, legal, political, economic, social, demographic, and psychological issues in migration and refugee studies. The program offers two......
MSc Human Rights
The London School of Economics and Political Science
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by December 1, 2024
The MSc in Human Rights offered by the London School of Economics and Political Sciences is a multidisciplinary master program that connects theory and practice and teaches students about important philosophical, legal, and sociological issues linked to human rights....
MA in Human Rights
University of London
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Part-time
🎓 Online
▶ Apply by January 13, 2024
This master program was designed and developed by the University of London in cooperation with leading human rights activists to produce and empower new generations of human rights professionals. The program is intended for those who wish to develop or enhance their careers in a range of professional settings within the human rights or humanitarian fields. ...
Master’s in Human Rights Education
University of San Francisco
🚩 United States
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by March 1, 2024
Master’s in Human Rights Education is a program that offers a rigorous human rights education in the community and classroom while being grounded in positive action and critical thinking. It aims to prepare graduates to teach about and tackle issues related of race, class, gender, religion, sexual identity, and nation....
Master in Conflict Studies and Human Rights
Utrecht University
🚩 Netherlands
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by April 1, 2024
Master in Conflict Studies and Human Rights is an international graduate selective program that combines the learning of theory with an in-depth case study analysis. During the courses, students learn about both the dynamics of violent armed conflicts and the problems linked to international and national humanitarian or military intervention by organizations...
MSc in Human Rights and Data Science
The American University of Paris
🚩 France
⌛ 18 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by February 1, 2024
This master program aims to prepare students to be able to tackle ethical questions with are at the forefront of today’s high-tech industries like artificial intelligence and data protection, while ensuring that developments in this area rather complement than impinge human rights protections....
Master’s Program in Human Rights and Democracy
University College Stockholm
🚩 Sweden
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by January 22, 2024
The Master’s Program in Human Rights and Democracy is a two-year course that provides students with knowledge and equips them with skills in interdisciplinary human rights studies, with a special focus on correlation between democracy and human rights....
Human Rights MA
University College London
🚩 United Kingdom
⌛ 12 months
🕔 Full-time, Part-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by March 31, 2024
The Human Rights MA offered by the University College London is a program that provides students with the necessary skills to carry out human rights research. This is achieved through introducing students to policy, legal and philosophical issues and through encouraging them to engage in a critical way....
Theory and Practice of Human Rights
University of Oslo
🚩 Norway
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by March 1, 2024
This programme focuses on human rights in both theory and practice from legal, historical, philosophical, political and social science-based perspectives. Students are provided with specialised knowledge about human rights law, including the relationship between that law and other types of human rights initiatives and activities....
Master of Arts in Law: International Law and Human Rights
University of Tartu
🚩 Estonia
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by March 15, 2024
The School of Law at the University of Tartu offers a master’s program in International Law and Human Rights with provides comprehensive knowledge of regulations, principles, subjects and practice in the area of international law and human rights. The goal of the program is to provide a comparative perspective on the issues of international law and human rig...
Human Rights Studies
Lund University
🚩 Sweden
⌛ 24 months
🕔 Full-time
🎓 On-Campus
▶ Apply by January 15, 2024
Our multidisciplinary research environment studies human rights in all their complexity, from historical, philosophical, ethical, political, and legal perspectives. We are particularly interested in human rights in society, their role in democratic and non-democratic political systems, and what it means for institutions to respect and promote human rights.
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