
Overview
The Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights from Saint Joseph University of Beirut includes research-oriented courses and practical trainings in the field of human rights and democratisation. It attracts students, researchers and experts from the region and beyond because of its multidisciplinary scope, its comparative approach and its action-oriented features.
Key facts
- It offers cross-regional mobility. While based in Beirut (Lebanon), it includes a semester in one of the following partner universities: Birzeit University (Palestine), Carthage University (Tunisia), and the International University of Rabat (Morocco). Students can also spend a semester in Egypt and Jordan.
- You will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and insights into the region, while building expertise in the master programme’s four streams: Human Rights, Democratic Governance, the Arab World and Applied Human Rights.
Curriculum
The programme is organised into four streams providing foundational and specialisation courses in different focus areas:
- Human Rights, Democratic Governance, the Arab World and Applied Human Rights.
- Courses are themselves structured to provide students with theoretical grounding, practical insights and a critical perspective on the programme’s core themes.
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Courses include:
- Comparative Constitutional Systems
- Legacy of Colonialism
- Public Policy & Human Rights
- Politics of Globalisation
- Peace and Conflict
- Democratisation and Liberalisation
- Democracy and Human Rights in the MENA
- Geopolitics of the MENA
- Political Sociology of the Arab World
- Arab Political Thought
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
- One-Year Track (75 to 90 ECTS)
- Two-Years Track (120 ECTS)
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Political Science Middle Eastern studiesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
The programme offers two tracks depending on the student’s academic background:
- One-year track: For candidates who hold the equivalence of a first-year master’s degree (M1 or its equivalence) in social sciences (240 European credits, 60 of which are considered as post-graduate level).
- Two-year track: For candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree (180 European credits).
Additional studies and practical experience in the area of human rights in inter-governmental, governmental, or non-governmental organisations are a plus. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required for both tracks.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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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Other requirements
General requirements
You will also need to attach to your application:
- A transcript of grades from your last diploma
- A copy of your diploma
- A CV
- A copy of your passport
- A digital photo
- A letter of intention explaining your interest in the programme and your career ambitions
- Two letters of recommendation (with at least an academic one)
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
4020 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 67 EUR per credit during 24 months. -
National
4020 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 67 EUR per credit during 24 months.
Tuition fee is based on 60 credits per year
Students might need to take extra courses depending on prior academic background and this increase the tuition fees.
Living costs for Beirut
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The Arab Master in Democracy and Human Rights (ARMA ) offers financial support in the form of a partial contribution towards living expenses and/or a full or partial tuition waiver. This type of financial support is awarded to a limited number of students according to the ranking of the candidate provided by the selection committee on the basis of academic achievement, need and geographical distribution.
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