Olivier Chamard / Geneva Academy
Our Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (MTJ) – 60 ECTS – is one of the very few courses on this subject worldwide. It is structured around the following components.
Core courses are mandatory and are spread over the two semesters. They cover central theoretical and practical issues in the fields of transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law. Tutorials given by our Teaching Assistants complement the core courses and allow students to revise and discuss concepts and issues address in class and prepare for exams.
Optional courses allow our students to deepen their expertise in a particular transitional justice issue like the role of civil society during transitions, memorialization or cultural heritage in post-conflict.
During Spring Semester, our MTJ students acquire first-hand professional experience via internships with leading actors in the field of human rights and transitional justice.
As part of the curriculum, our MTJ students can participate in the Jean- Pictet Competition following a competitive selection process carried out by a Geneva Academy jury.
Extracurricular activities allow our MTJ students to focus on issues addressed in class with experts and practitioners, explore new subjects, and develop their network in Geneva and beyond. They enrich the MTJ programme by widening our students’ perspectives and knowledge of topics related to transitional justice (TJ) and practical challenges related to TJ processes.
The master’s paper gives students an opportunity to investigate a subject of special interest to them, deepening their knowledge and expertise through research as well as exchanges with experts, scholars, and practitioners.
In the second semester, MTJ students have the opportunity to organize a study trip to familiarize themselves with the history of transitional justice.