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Contemporary Global Issues of Human Rights

Transitional Justice and Human Rights modular studies at Master's Level
© Leuphana/Merle Busch

€1,040.00

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In the certificate programme, you take modules worth at least 15 credit points, you are enrolled as a student at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, you have access to all the university's resources, you take examinations and you receive the university certificate "PS Individuale" as your degree.

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You complete the module studies with an examination and receive the specified credit points. These can be credited towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The modular study programme is interesting for you if you only want to book a single module. At the end, you will receive a certificate with a detailed list of your achievements.

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Participation in the module takes place WITHOUT an examination. You do not receive any credit points. Credit points are important if you want to have them credited towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree. You will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the module.

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Courses of this module
F9 Contemporary Global Issues of Human Rights
First date Wednesday, 12.11.2025 at 09:00 o'clock → Last date Tuesday, 23.12.2025 at 23:59 o'clock
Product information "Contemporary Global Issues of Human Rights "

This module offers an in-depth analysis of current global challenges in human rights, blending theoretical knowledge with emerging issues like conflict, public health, and economic globalization. It emphasizes dynamic, up-to-date content to reflect the evolving landscape of international human rights law and its application. You will critically engage with contemporary topics, informed by the international bill of rights and enforcement mechanisms, to understand and address the complexities of human rights in today's interconnected world.

is restricted access: Yes
Requirements - university entrance qualification: Not required
Requirements - one year of work experience: Not required
Requirements Language: English: TOEFL Internet (92 points); IELTS (Acad. Level 6.5 points); CAE/CPE (Level C1, Grade B); TOEIC (720 points listening/reading, 310 points speaking/writing); if necessary, individual examination.
Requirements Expertise: None
Topic: Law, Politics & Governance
Format of course: (Vor-Ort-)Präsenz und Online
Level: Master
Course language: English
Study programme
Governance & Human Rights Go to study program website
Number of credit points / ECTS: 5
Workload Contact time (in hours): 25
Workload self-study time (in hours): 100
Examination: inter-course examination (Module exam)
Exam format: Portfolio
Further exam format: Portfolio
Qualifikationsziele
  • You will gain a working knowledge of the major international human rights institutions and mechanisms, including their historical and political background and context, as well as the human rights mainstreaming agenda in development.
  • You will be able to apply these approaches to specific cases in your research and to take a theoretically and empirically informed position in current debates on international human rights regimes and practices (transfer of knowledge).



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