Mastère (MSc) and Ph.D. in Human Rights
Ph.D.: 2,500 hours
Ph.D.: 03 to 05 years (24 to 48 months)
Program Overview
The Mastère and Ph.D. in Human Rights offers advanced, universal academic training dedicated to the systematic protection of human dignity, international treaties, minority rights, and contemporary socio-ethical dilemmas. The curriculum connects international jurisprudence and public policy with the profound ethical and cultural traditions that shaped universal human rights protection worldwide.
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.
Research Lines and Emphases
Program Objectives
General Objective
Qualify researchers and practitioners to critically examine the global framework of fundamental rights, fostering deep comprehension of international conventions and ethical principles that guarantee human dignity.
Specific Objectives
- Analyze international treaties, regional courts, and comparative human rights jurisprudence.
- Investigate the historical and philosophical underpinnings of universal fundamental rights.
- Formulate legal and humanitarian strategies to protect vulnerable communities.
- Produce cutting-edge scientific research supporting public policies and multilateral advocacy.
Teaching Methodology
Target Audience
Program & Curricular Matrix
1st Semester — Academic Leveling Module
- •Theories of Human Rights and Religion.
- •Culture, Identity, and Human Rights.
- •Ethics and Religious Practices in Rights Promotion.
- •Religion and Social Inclusion Policies.
- •Scientific Methodology.
2nd Semester — Foundations and Research Module
- •Religious Conflicts and Human Rights.
- •Human Rights in the Era of Globalization.
- •Religion, Culture, and Diversity.
- •Canon and Ecclesiastical Law.
- •Research Seminars I.
3rd Semester — Advanced Studies Module
- •Religion and Social Movements.
- •Impact of Religion on Human Rights Legislation.
- •Interreligious Dialogue and Human Rights.
- •Research Seminars II.
4th Semester — Mastère (MSc) Completion / Ph.D. Cycle I
- •Contemporary Challenges in Human Rights and Religion.
- •Law, Religion, and the State I.
- •Law, Jurisdiction, and Religion.
- •Dissertation/Thesis Guidance and Development.
Advanced Cycle — Exclusive Ph.D. / Doctorate
*Please note: This advanced module of epistemological research and thesis writing has an average duration of 2 to 4 semesters for completion.*
- •Advanced Topics I.
- •Advanced Topics II.
- •Advanced Topics III.
- •Advanced Topics IV.
- •Ph.D. Candidates: Guidance and Dissertation/Thesis Defense.
Accreditation and Validity
Degrees are awarded internationally by UniChristian with French methodological reference, with structured credits to support the researcher's academic prestige.
Learn more about validityStart 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.