Governance and Human Rightspart time degree programmes for professionals, distance studies, international course
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Lüneburg
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Development Co-operation
Focus
Human Rights, Governance, Development work, Development Aid, State Structure, Human Rights, Project Design, Project Organisation, Campaign work
Target group
- Those with an interest in Developmental Aid, Cooperative Development, Governance and Human Rights,
who have already completed a course of study
Annotation
The English-language Master's degree course Governance and Human Rights teaches governance principles and their application in order to establish and to protect human rights. The courses in the Master's programme are mostly held online.
Admission requirements
- One year's experience in the field of Governance and Human Rights
- Command of English
Lecture period
- 06.04.2026 - 10.07.2026
- 12.10.2026 - 29.01.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
Applications are accepted at any time until 31 May of each year.
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Applications are accepted at any time until 31 May of each year.
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Until 31.05.2026
Applications are accepted at any time until 31 May of each year.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Bachelor programmes: 15.07. Master's programmes: 01.06 Master’s programmes teaching qualification: 15.08. Higher semester in the Bachelor: 15 July and 15 January Higher semester in the Master's programme: June 1 and 15 January Higher semester in the Master's teaching qualification: 15 August and 15 January part-time study programmes: individual deadlines and dates (winter semester & summer semester)
Tuition fees
The degree course is subject to tuition fees totalling EUR 9,900 plus semester contributions and administration fees.
Languages of instruction
Main language
English