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Public Policy, Concentration in Human Rights and Democratic Governance – (M.A.)
The National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE)
The International College of Economics and Finance
| Application Deadline: | July 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,600 - | ||
| Location: | Moscow / Russia / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE)
The opening of the "Human Rights and Democratic Governance" program was initiated by the UN Department Program and supported by Public Policy Department of SU-HSE. A working group composed of representatives of five major Russian universities (HSE, Moscow State University, MGIMO, Russian State University of Humanities, and Russian University of Peoples' Friendship) was created to develop and promote the program. The program was the first of its kind in Russia and is analogous to the European Master's in Human Rights, taught at the consortium of 41 European universities.
The program has been supported by a number of prominent human rights activists and NGO representatives both at regional and national levels. Besides being the first ever course on human rights in Russia, this program is innovative in many other ways:
* inter-university video connection-based courses will become part of the curriculum
* students will be able to have internships at partner NGOs or governmental organizations that deal with human rights, e.g. Ombudsmen's offices at local and regional levels
* one of the main aims of the specialization is to deepen theoretical knowledge in the sphere of human rights and combine it with research work and practical activities
HSE Master Program in Political Analysis and Public Policy with concentration in Human Rights will provide students with deep theoretical knowledge, strong analytical skills and practical experience in human rights research, monitoring, advocacy and litigation. Human rights experts will be able to work in state institutions of human rights protection, regional and local administrations, social welfare offices, non-profit organizations, including human rights NGOs, international human rights organizations and international treaty bodies.
Students are expected to accomplish extensive readings of literature on theory and practice of human rights protection, learn and provide deep analysis of case-law of international bodies and Russian courts under supervision of HSE professors - experienced lawyers, handling cases in European Court of Human Rights and UN Treaty bodies, research in contemporary human rights, practice in Russian NGOs and state bodies.
Today the HSE Master Program in Human Rights is the only one, where all professors, in addition to their outstanding academic records, have been the leaders or staff attorneys of the most prominent Russian NGOs for long period of time. This enables our graduates to combine high level of academic research with practical skills in advocacy, socio-legal and political studies, campaigning, promotion of human rights domestically and internationally.
Contents
Our master's program is based on the best experience of Master's Programs in Public Policy around the world. We are constantly developing and improving the program and involve in the teaching process representatives from the leading Russian, European and American universities, most influential think tanks and renowned international organizations. The list of our partners includes Bologna University,
Currently we are offering two concentrations Political Analysis and Public Policy and Human Rights and Democratic Governance. Students may choose from a wide variety of courses for both concentrations.
Curriculum
1st year of study
Mandatory courses:
* Comparative analysis of political systems
* Public Policy: Concepts and Methods
* Human Rights in Globalizing World
Research seminars:
* Methods and design of political research
* Human rights: theory and practice
Adaptation courses:
* Introduction to Public law
* Introduction to Policy analysis
* English for political analysts
Optional courses:
Specializations "Policy analysis and Public Policy", "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* Institutional Economics and Public Policy
* Legal instruments in political process
3 out of 5. Specialization in "Policy analysis and Public Policy"
* Rhetorical analysis of modern political discourse
* Corporate Citizenship and Corporate social Responsibility
* Political pluralism in the West and East
* Large corporation as an actor of political governance
* Social stratification in Russia
3 out of 5. Specialization in "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* Freedom of association and freedom of assembly in civic participation
* Free Expression and hate speech
* Social rights and their implementation by the government
* Non-violent civic actions: theory and practice
* Immigrants and ethnic minorities: xenophobia and tolerance
* Research practice/internship
* Research paper
2nd year of study
Mandatory courses
* Think Tanks as Policy Actors
* Global Actors in Public Policy
Research seminars:
* Methods and design of political research
* Human rights: theory and practice
Optional courses:
Specializations "Policy analysis and Public Policy", "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* Negotiations of interests in public policy
* Lobbying and Advocacy
1 out of 2 "Policy analysis and Public Policy"
* Regional Policy and Regional Politics in Russia
* Government policy in ethnic relations
1 out of 2 "Human rights and Democratic Governance"
* International mechanisms of human rights defence
* National mechanisms of human rights defence
* Research practice/internship
* Final state attestation, including the defence of the Master thesis
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Admission to the program is portfolio-based, rather than exams-based. The main documents that should be presented by the applicant include:
* motivation letter,
* CV,
* official certificates or diplomas (if applicable) proving the applicant's achievements in the sphere of policy analysis, human rights, etc.,
* letters of recommendation (if applicable) from think-tanks, NGO leaders, governmental bodies, research tutors,
* certificates of grants or awards (if applicable),
* copies of publications and major research projects (if applicable),
* certified copy of the employment record book (if applicable).
Besides that, applicants should provide language proficiency certificates in English (IELTS, minimum score of 6.0, or TOEFL, minimum score of 4.0) or French (DELF/DALF or TCF/TEF, minimum level of B2). If the test results are not available, applicants must take a pass/fail exam in English between June 1st and July 25th.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
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