PhD in Human Rights Law
Online, Distance Learning, PhD in Human Rights
CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the PhD in Human Rights, you must have completed a Master of Arts in Human Rights (i.e., a "master 120", "MA 2" or a "master 2") and have obtained a grade higher than 14/20. This means, since the end of high school, the student must have obtained a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, totaling 300 ECTS.
The student presents a dissertation project with supporting arguments, accompanied by a specialized bibliography on the chosen subject.
The student has the support of a dissertation director and an accompanying committee (2 other teacher-researchers in the specialization)
THE DURATION
The PhD in Human Rights requires a minimum of 3 years.
Each "academic year" (PhD 1, PhD 2, PhD 3) can be spread over 24 months, and a 4th year can be allowed, with a special agreement.
REGISTRATION FEES
The registration/tuition fee is 2800 € per academic year.
Upon your initial registration for the PhD1 program, you will be asked to pay the file fees equivalent to 120 euros.
The PhD in Human Rights program requires 3 academic years of study, which may be spread over several calendar years.
STAGES OF THE PHD
THE STAGES
Halfway through the PhD2, a confirmation test is required: the accompanying committee accepts (or not) the continuation of the work.
At the end of the PhD3, it is possible to defend the dissertation if the director, as well as 2 readers designated by the Faculty, accept the work.
PHD COURSES AND TRAINING
The student must earn 60 ECTS (courses, seminars, presentations at national or international conferences, publications in journals, etc.)
One can also examine previous experiences and studies in order to establish possible equivalences.
THE PROGRAM
This program provides an opportunity to conduct extensive research in a stimulating environment. It prepares students for a career in academia, but also for a variety of positions that require the ability to consider, independently, complex issues requiring a broad and deep vision. Among other things, it allows the student to develop an extraordinary ability to write elaborate texts that present clearly and methodically unpublished results.