Our Three Master's Programmes

As a leading education and research institution in international humanitarian law (IHL), human rights (HR) and transitional justice, the Geneva Academy offers three distinctive master’s programmes in these fields.

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Our master's programmes are taught by highly experienced academics and practitioners from around the world. Their priority is to create an intense and dynamic learning environment. Tutorials given by teaching assistants allow students to revise and discuss key concepts and issues presented during the course. Guest speakers and external experts are regularly invited to share their practical experiences and discuss cutting-edge challenges with students.

LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Our LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights (60 ECTS credits) is a one-year postgraduate degree that focuses on the rules applicable to armed conflicts and their interaction. It is designed for intellectually curious and thoughtful candidates with a law degree who want to gain advanced, comprehensive and practical training in IHL and international HR law in armed conflict.

 

Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law

Our Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (60 ECTS credits) is a one-year postgraduate degree. It is designed for young professionals who want to acquire high-level academic education and real-world practice in the field of transitional justice, HR and the rule of law.

 

Online Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict

Our Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict is an online part-time programme designed for professionals who want to gain a thorough understanding of the international law that applies to situations of armed conflict.

The programme provided me with an opportunity to step back, consolidate and reflect on my past experiences in a way that I was not able to do while actively working. The result was a greater appreciation of how different disciplines and tactical approaches can be utilized to advance justice. I emerged from the programme a strong advocate for transformative transitional justice.

Andrew Songa

Delegate to the African Union for the International Federation for Human Rights

Our Masters

Yemen, Aden, Kreiter. A civil rescue service volunteer takes a break from pulling out trapped people and dead bodies from beneath the rubble.

LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

Our LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights is one of the most innovative and intellectually challenging programmes in international humanitarian law and human rights offered in Europe today.

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Guatemala, photos of disappeared on a wall

Master in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law

Our Master in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law is designed for young professionals who want to acquire high-level academic education and real-world practice in the field of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law.

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Syria, Aleppo, Sheikh Massoud neighbourhood, near the frontline. Fighters of the Free Syrian Army.

Online Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict

Our online Executive Master in International Law in Armed Conflict is one of the few part-time, innovative and intellectually challenging programmes in international humanitarian law and human rights offered today.

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