Master in Governance and Human Rights (MA)

The Master's programme in Governance and Human Rights connects the theory of science with its practical application. In 14 modules, the students will learn to analyse and understand legal and political theories of governance and international and regional human rights regimes. They will also learn how these topics are interrelated. The students and scholars in the Governance and Human Rights Master's programme will design, plan, organise, and realise their own project addressing a practical challenge related to the field of governance and human rights. Project-based learning is of central importance for the programme. The students will learn to conceptualise and contribute to social change and acquire the design and communication skills to adapt theoretical approaches to governance and human rights to their professional working environment, e.g. as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR). They will be taught and supervised by outstanding and renowned international human rights academics, practitioners, and experienced project coaches. This Master's programme is recommended and listed as an official human rights training programme by the Human Rights Education Network of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. At a glance: First and only professional Master's programme connecting governance and human rights Classes and seminars taught entirely in English Distance-learning / online learning classes with two classroom sessions in Lüneburg (one week each) Application of the subjects in individual project Course details: There are 10 subject-specific modules and three complementary modules of five ECTS each. All modules (except the theoretical introductions) are application oriented and combine theory and practice. You will be able to apply your knowledge in an individual project and organise a conference together with your class. You will finish your studies with a Master's thesis. 10 subject-specific modules Introduction to Human Rights Basic Principles of Good Governance Human Rights Reporting and Monitoring Mechanisms Governance in Comparative Perspective Business and Human Rights Corporate/Organisational Governance Human Rights Norms and Principles Governance in Digital Age Contemporary Issues in Human Rights Social Change: Campaigning and Awareness Raising Three complementary modules Introduction to the programme and scientific work Communication and Negotiation Society and Responsibility Project module Student projects form a core pillar, serving as a critical nexus between scholarly learning and real-world impact. These initiatives enable students to translate their academic knowledge and analytical skills into solutions for pressing challenges within the realms of governance and human rights.