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Master's Degree in International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Operational Law

The only officially recognised Master’s degree in Spain designed for advisers working in conflict situations

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  • Campus
    Campus of the Polytechnic and Social Sciences in Madrid - Princesa
  • Modality
    Face-to-face, Online, Hybrid
  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Credits
    60 ECTS
  • Duration
    1 YEAR
  • Total Tuition
    Online: 8.550 €
  • An officially recognised Master’s degree focused on active consultancy in conflict resolution, public policy, social issues, international relations, geopolitics and legal consultancy in operational settings

    The only official Master’s degree in Spain designed to train specialists in operational law, international humanitarian law and human rights as applied to conflict environments.

    War has changed; conflicts are now hybrid in nature, whilst cyber-attacks and grey areas constantly challenge traditional international law. This programme prepares professionals to tackle this complexity, from the conduct of hostilities to transitional justice, international mediation and operational legal advice.

    The teaching staff comprises practising experts, operational legal advisers, members of international missions, researchers and specialists affiliated with leading international organisations and centres.



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    Dual training programme

    Specialisation options

    Operational legal advice or Peace and mediation

    Testimonials from former students

    Spain’s first official programme to train students in operational law

    Combining international humanitarian law and human rights as tools for conflict management.

    Yaiza Calleja de Soria

    Student on the Master’s degree programme in International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Operational Law

    Spain’s first official programme to train students in operational law

    Combining international humanitarian law and human rights as tools for conflict management.

    Yaiza Calleja de Soria

    Student on the Master’s degree programme in International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Operational Law

    Experienced teaching staff, comprising a mix of professionals and academics

    Specialised programme

    An innovative career path for graduates in law, security or military disciplines who are seeking further specialisation in international law.

    Endorsed by the best

    Garrigues Asociados, Écija Abogados, Santander, UNICEF and BBVA are just some of the companies and organisations that endorse him.

    A programme tailored to you

    The option to study this programme online allows you to balance your personal and professional life with your studies.

    Specialised programme

    An innovative career path for graduates in law, security or military disciplines who are seeking further specialisation in international law.

    Endorsed by the best

    Garrigues Asociados, Écija Abogados, Santander, UNICEF and BBVA are just some of the companies and organisations that endorse him.

    A programme tailored to you

    The option to study this programme online allows you to balance your personal and professional life with your studies.

    Syllabus

    Official State Gazette No. 168, of 12 July 2018
    All our degree programmes and curricula have been developed in accordance with the new guidelines set out in current legislation and have already been verified by the National Quality Assessment Agency.
    Students must complete 60 credits

    60 ECTS credits

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    Opportunities for scholarships and funding

    Domestic students

    European funding for university studies.

    International students

    • Colombian Institute for Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad (ICETEX)
    • International Youth Organisation (OIJ)
    • Ecuadorian Secretariat for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SENESCYT)
    • Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic (MESCYT)

    Domestic students

    European funding for university studies.

    International students

    • Colombian Institute for Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad (ICETEX)
    • International Youth Organisation (OIJ)
    • Ecuadorian Secretariat for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SENESCYT)
    • Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology of the Dominican Republic (MESCYT)
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    Dr. Prof. D. Giuseppe Kodjack Gangi Guillén
    Director of the Master’s Programme

    "The Master’s programme facilitates rapid entry into the labour market in roles such as civil servants in international organisations, staff working in international development cooperation or NGOs, lawyers or journalists specialising in corporate social responsibility, amongst others"

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    Academic information

    Quality

    Official qualification: Master’s Degree in International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Operational Law

    Organising body: School of Law and International Relations

    Field of study: Law and legal specialisms

    Mode of delivery: Face-to-face / Blended / Distance learning

    Academic year in which the programme was launched: 2017–2018

    Languages: Spanish

    Duration: 1 academic year


    Employability

    92%

    Employability

    1

    Master’s degree from a private university
    specialising in the sector




    100%

    Guaranteed work placements
    at the best companies in the sector




    Career Opportunities

    Officials from international organisations working in the field of human rights.

    Staff working for NGOs in the fields of human rights, humanitarian aid or development cooperation, as well as consultancy work for such organisations.

    Legal professionals working in the field of transitional justice.

    The national civil service at all levels (central, regional and local), in international development cooperation, as well as the promotion of development and social integration within our own societies.

    Journalists wishing to specialise in these areas.

    Advice to businesses on corporate social responsibility.

    Research and teaching in human rights, peace and sustainable development.

    Officials from international organisations working in the field of human rights.

    Staff working for NGOs in the fields of human rights, humanitarian aid or development cooperation, as well as consultancy work for such organisations.

    Legal professionals working in the field of transitional justice.

    The national civil service at all levels (central, regional and local), in international development cooperation, as well as the promotion of development and social integration within our own societies.

    Journalists wishing to specialise in these areas.

    Advice to businesses on corporate social responsibility.

    Research and teaching in human rights, peace and sustainable development.

    Protocols and Agreements

    The university has a list of partnerships with the sector’s leading institutions, which enable Master’s students to put the knowledge they have acquired during their studies into practice, as well as to develop and explore their future career paths.

    Among the university’s list of partnership agreements, the following are particularly noteworthy:

    Logo de la organización Manos Unidas que simboliza la colaboración y la ayuda humanitaria.
    Logotipo de UNICEF en color azul.
    Logo del Gobierno de España y el Ministerio de Defensa.
    Logotipo del Gobierno de España junto con el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación.

    Testimonial: Alejandra Moreno, student on the Dual Degree in Law and Security

    Master’s Programme Activities

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    Lecture: ‘Law in the Age of Nebrija’

    The lecture ‘Law in the Age of Nebrija’ was organised by the Antonio de Nebrija Foundation in conjunction with the Faculty of Law and International Relations. Pérez-Bustamante’s masterclass forms part of the events marking the 5th centenary of Antonio de Nebrija.

    24th Young Entrepreneurs Award

    A competition in which the participants – pre-university students – have the opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills, creativity, organisational abilities and enthusiasm by defining and conceptualising a business start-up project.

    Opening Ceremony for the academic year

    Opening ceremony for the academic year at Nebrija University’s Madrid – Princesa campus.


    Graduation Ceremonies | POSTGRADUATE COURSES

    Graduation Ceremony for Nebrija University’s Postgraduate Programmes at the Life Sciences Campus in La Berzosa.

    Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) – NebrijaMUN

    NebrijaMUN is a first-class learning experience. Students develop public speaking and debating skills, and study foreign policy as well as the protocol and procedures of the United Nations.

    Versus 2022 Debate League Final

    Nebrija Versus is the first pre-university debating league to be held in the Community of Madrid; it is an initiative by Nebrija University, which was founded with the aim of showcasing to society a new generation of young people capable of excelling through their talent, research skills and communication abilities.

    Lecture: ‘Law in the Age of Nebrija’

    The lecture ‘Law in the Age of Nebrija’ was organised by the Antonio de Nebrija Foundation in conjunction with the Faculty of Law and International Relations. Pérez-Bustamante’s masterclass forms part of the events marking the 5th centenary of Antonio de Nebrija.

    24th Young Entrepreneurs Award

    A competition in which the participants – pre-university students – have the opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial skills, creativity, organisational abilities and enthusiasm by defining and conceptualising a business start-up project.

    Opening Ceremony for the academic year

    Opening ceremony for the academic year at Nebrija University’s Madrid – Princesa campus.


    Graduation Ceremonies | POSTGRADUATE COURSES

    Graduation Ceremony for Nebrija University’s Postgraduate Programmes at the Life Sciences Campus in La Berzosa.

    Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) – NebrijaMUN

    NebrijaMUN is a first-class learning experience. Students develop public speaking and debating skills, and study foreign policy as well as the protocol and procedures of the United Nations.

    Versus 2022 Debate League Final

    Nebrija Versus is the first pre-university debating league to be held in the Community of Madrid; it is an initiative by Nebrija University, which was founded with the aim of showcasing to society a new generation of young people capable of excelling through their talent, research skills and communication abilities.

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