Human Rights in the Digital Society

Overview

The programme provides a unique opportunity to engage with questions like what are the limits of the freedom of speech online or what is sovereignty over the digital environment? Or how to balance human rights in the online environment?  

This Human Rights in the Digital Society programme from Tallinn Universit will provide students with the skill-set necessary to analyse the effects of digitalisation on human rights and law in general. The courses have a balance between theory and practical problems and assignments. The students will be encouraged to take a critical perspective, research topical issues that they feel passionate about and highlight flaws in the current system.

Why study with us?

• Good quality and varied studies that will provide a deep understanding of different aspects of human rights in the digital era.
• The lecturers have international networks that make it possible to arrange exciting international events that students can participate in.
• After graduating you will have a broad range of international and domestic career paths to choose from – e.g. international organisations, courts, NGOs, media companies.
• The research focus of the programme guarantees that you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for doctoral studies.
• Unique opportunity to explore the impact of digitalisation on society in general and human rights in particular.

Post-graduate destinations

The study programme develops knowledge and skills that open up different career paths in the modern legal world. Different opportunities will be available to you in both the public and private sectors.