Overview

Human Rights and Humanitarian Action from Sciences Po provides students with a unique blend of core social science theoretical and practical approaches (including philosophy, history, sociology and anthropology) to humanitarianism and human rights intended to deconstruct the intuitive familiarity between the two fields.

Careers

Master of Human Rights and Humanitarian Action graduates may consider a variety of careers: NGOs, the diplomatic corps/national administrations, international organisations, journalism, and with a prior qualifying course of study, law (practising lawyer, international and regional courts of justice).

Programme Structure

Courses included:

International Human Rights Law

Capstone Course: CT, International Crimes and Transitional Justice

Clinic HEDG (Human Rights, Economic Development, and Globalization)

International Humanitarian Law

Protecting Victims of Armed Conflicts

Promoting Human Rights: History, Law, Methods and Current Controversies

The Role of NGOs in Human Rights Protection (Lecture)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Duolingo English Test

130

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

International Law International Development Emergency & Disaster Management View 12 other Masters in International Law in France

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Professional experience (or at least one or several internships) is valued, preferably in the field of the programme.

CV/Résumé

Official academic transcript(s)

Language Test scores

Two academic references

Official proof (signed and stamped) from your university, providing your undergraduate cumulative grade average (and your graduate cumulative grade average if applicable).

Articles or other texts which you have written or published (not mandatory)

an undergraduate level degree (Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Sciences / licenciatura / licence) at the time of entry to Sciences Po or a minimum of 180 ECTS credits

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20380 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20380 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

French/EU students: fees based on income. Postgraduate tuition: range from €0–€20,380/year

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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