EMA, The European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation
Deadline for non-EU
and scholarship applicants:
12 February 2024
Deadline for EU
and self-funded applicants:
16 April 2024
Welcome
The EMA Team is pleased to welcome you to the EMA Programme, where theoretical human rights insight meets practical experience.
Throughout this year, you will be part of a diverse student group from different academic backgrounds and representing different parts of Europe and the world, together working towards becoming human rights professionals.
As you embark on this exciting and enriching year, we will find useful information on these pages and on our e-learning platform BlackBoard.
Academic Calendar 2023/2024
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DATES |
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME |
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July/August |
Introductory learning materials circulated |
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12-13 Sept |
Arrival in Lido and Registration |
|
14-15 Sept |
Orientation (mandatory) |
|
18-22 Sept |
Introduction week |
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22 Sept |
EMA Universities Fair: Universities provide information about second semester |
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24 Sept |
Graduation and Opening Ceremony |
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25 Sept - 25 Oct |
Thematic Section 1 |
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14 Oct |
Moot Court |
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23 Oct |
Study Day (no classes) |
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24 Oct |
Thematic Section 1: Exam |
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26-27 Oct |
Skill Building Activities |
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30 Oct-3 Nov |
Thematic Section 2 |
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6 Nov |
Students submit second semester thesis proposals |
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6-17 Nov |
Thematic Section 3 Clusters |
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20 Nov |
Thematic Section 2: Submission of essay |
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20 Nov – 3 Dec |
Thematic Section 4 Clusters |
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1-3 Dec |
Thematic Sections 3 & 4: 48h take-home exam |
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1 Dec |
EMA Executive Committee decides on Second Semester Distribution |
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4 Dec-16 Jan |
Thematic Section 5 |
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6-8 Dec |
Kosovo Orientation (mandatory) |
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8-9 Dec |
Human Rights Film Festival (student-led) |
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22 Dec-7 Jan |
Holiday break |
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8 Jan |
TS1 Re-sit Exam |
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18-25 Jan |
Kosovo field trip |
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29 Jan |
Kosovo de-briefing and presentation of group reports |
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2 Feb |
Re-sit exams/Exam Commission finalizes marks |
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2 Feb |
Announcement of overall first semester marks |
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5 Feb-15 July |
Second semester |
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14 July (TBC) |
Thesis deadline |
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28 Sept (TBC) |
Thesis defenses |
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29 Sept (TBC) |
Graduation ceremony |