Overview

Being embedded within such a distinctive setting, and benefit of the strong ties of the UNIGE with the many international governmental and nongovernmental Geneva-based organizations, the MAS in Children's Rights from the University of Geneva programme exposes students to international expertise with unique networking opportunities. Lectures are given by international experts in the field of children’s rights from the academic world, intergovernmental bodies and non-governmental institutions. The participation of these prominent academics and highly skilled field experts with various types of expertise and from different countries ensures multidisciplinary and cultural perspectives on children’s rights.

Objectives

Acquire extended and specialised knowledge in children’s rights in their theoretical and practical dimensions
Deepen understanding of the role of international instruments on children’s rights in the implementation and monitoring processes
Develop critical thinking on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Outcomes

Acquired detailed knowledge of children’s rights in the fields of law, sociology, psychology, culture and economics, including differences in gender and culture
Be able to adopt a critical approach to understanding the origins, nature, limits and implementation of children’s rights from an international and interdisciplinary perspective
Increase their skills in collaborative and independent learning via the resolution of intellectually challenging tasks in order to improve problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Learn relevant theoretical, methodological and analytical techniques and develop skills in order to identify and contribute to resolving issues and problems relating to the realisation of children’s rights
Improve their presentation and advocacy skills via the production of seminar presentations, discussion papers, essays and project work dealing with particular issues in children’s rights
Develop the necessary tools to use human rights standards and mechanisms at a national and international level

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children's rights and childhood studies
International children’s rights law
Child protection strategies and policies
Children’s rights and criminal justice
Child labour and education
Children’s rights and migration
Children’s rights policy implementation and monitoring

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Childhood Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a letter of motivation;
University degree (or judged equivalent)

copies of degrees and diplomas;
a curriculum vitae that includes career details and work experience in children's rights;
two reference letters from people in a position to judge the applicant's professional and/or academic abilities;

the proof of payment of the registration fee;

University degree (or judged equivalent)
level of proficiency in English

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Tuition Fee

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International

7575 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15150 CHF for the full programme during 24 months.
National

7575 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15150 CHF for the full programme during 24 months.

CHF 2300 - per module

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /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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Scholarships Information

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