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Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. — France

Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. in Law

Modality100% online
WorkloadMastère (MSc): 1,500 hours
Ph.D.: 2,500 hours
Estimated DurationMastère (MSc): up to 36 months
Ph.D.: up to 60 months (5 years)
Course LanguagePortuguese / English

Program Overview

The Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. program in Law at UNICHRISTIAN is strategically designed for lawyers, judges, prosecutors, consultants, and legal scholars aiming to reach the pinnacle of academic and professional recognition on a global scale. Modern legal scenarios demand professionals who master not only local practices but also understand complex networks of international regulation, new challenges of the digital age, and the transnational defense of Human Rights.

Structural Differences: Mastère (MSc) vs. Ph.D.

The program of international vocation structured with reference to France is organized in an architecture of progressive complexity in two cycles.

Cycle I — Mastère (MSc)•Focus on technical instrumentation and practical application of knowledge•Duration of 18 to 36 months (1,500 hours)•Professional preparation for teaching and evidence-based management
Cycle II — Ph.D.•Directed toward high investigation and deep epistemology•Duration of 24 to 48 months (2,500 hours)•Writing and public defense of an original thesis of high impact

Research Lines and Emphases

01.Globalization, Law, and Contemporary Democracies.
02.Public International Law and Private International Law.
03.Defense of Vulnerable Groups and Human Rights.
04.Legal Regulation in the Digital Age and Internet Governance.

Program Objectives

General Objective

To train high-level scholars and legal professionals capable of leading and researching in a globalized legal framework, connecting advanced legal theory to transnational conflict resolution and the new regulatory challenges of cyberculture.

Specific Objectives

  • Critically analyze the relationship between law, globalization, and democratic stability.
  • Master the application of Public and Private International Law rules in transboundary disputes.
  • Investigate human rights theories and formulate protection strategies for vulnerable groups.
  • Evaluate the impact of data security and internet governance on corporate relations.

Teaching Methodology

Online classes with advanced epistemological discussions and research seminars.
In-depth analysis of international case studies and legal opinions.
Specialized tutoring and continuous support by senior PhD advisors.

Target Audience

Jurists, lawyers, magistrates, prosecutors, and legal consultants.
Law graduates interested in higher education teaching or international research careers.

Program & Curricular Matrix

1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
  • •Scientific Methodology.
  • •Philosophy of Law.
  • •Fundamental Rights.
  • •Globalization, Law, and Contemporary Democracies.
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
  • •Research Seminars I.
  • •Public International Law.
  • •Vulnerable Groups and Human Rights.
  • •Case Studies in International Politics and Human Rights.
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
  • •Research Seminars II.
  • •Private International Law.
  • •Human Rights Theories.
  • •Human Rights, Culture, and Society.
4th Semester — Mastère (MSc) Completion / Ph.D. Cycle I
  • •Dissertation or Thesis Preparation.
  • •Law and Cyberculture.
  • •Ethics, Religions, and Law.
  • •Legal Regulation in the Digital Age and Internet Governance.
Admission & Application
Region / Issuance:France (Institutional Diploma)
Study Modality:100% online
Academic Candidacy:Research Proposal Required

Accreditation and Validity

Degrees are awarded internationally by UniChristian with French methodological reference, with structured credits to support the researcher's academic prestige.

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Start Your Selection and Research Process

To enter the France-referenced integrated Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. program of UniChristian, you must submit your complete academic transcript and your initial research proposal. Our committee will provide continuous support for pairing with advisors.