Si vis pacem, para bellum:
If you want peace, prepare for war.
The Certificate in Human Rights, Peace Studies & Economic Development Strategies is a specialized program designed for individuals passionate about promoting social justice, fostering peace, and contributing to sustainable economic development. This certificate
offers an exploration of the interconnected fields of human rights, peace studies, and strategies for economic advancement.
The Certificate in Human Rights, Peace Studies & Economic Development Strategies prepares individuals for roles in international development, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and advocacy organizations. Graduates emerge with a versatile skill set, capable of addressing complex social challenges with an integrated approach.
Language of Instruction
English
Duration & Credits
1 Semester
(3-6 months)
18 ECTS
Start & Location
October or
February / March
Florence – Mantua – Turin
Tuition & Fees
€ 2.500,00
| Courses | |
|
Human Rights & Peace Studies 6 Credits |
International Protection of Human Rights Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution |
|
International Strategies for Business Development 6 Credits |
Introduction to International Economics International Development Strategies |
|
Analysis of International Geopolitics 6 Credits |
International Organizations Global Governance |
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Additional Components |
Introduction to the Italian language English language |
Attendance:
Full-time and mandatory (minimum 75% of attendance)
Eligibility and requirements:
1) BA (completed or to be completed within 6 months) in, preferably:
– Criminology
– Psychology
– Social Science
– Anthropology
– Sociology
– Political Science
– International Relations
NB: candidates holding a BA from a different area and/ or specialization can still (conditionally) apply. UGS admission staff will consider candidacies on a case-by- case basis.
2) English proficiency level, B2 or above (validated
via official certificate (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, OTE, LanguageCert or equivalent upon approval). Candidates who do not hold a valid certificate will be assessed, via interview, by qualified Unicollege language instructors + second language requirements, see the Language of Instruction section for further details.
3) ID and CV
Payments:
Fees can be paid either fully (one transaction) or in installments – for the latter option, candidates should email administration@unicollege.eu for a customized plan prior to enrollment.
Scholarships:
The Unicollege Graduate School proudly assigns scholarships for merit (i.e., BA holders with cum laude degrees) and to candidates from proven disadvantaged backgrounds. See the list of scholarship in the dedicated section to apply.
Selected global professional partners:
Procura della Repubblica di Firenze
(Florence’s High Court of Justice)
Tribunale dei Minori
(Florence Juvenile Court)
Tribunale di Firenze, Lucca, Mantova and Udine (Florence, Lucca, Mantova, and Udine’s Courts of Justice) Istituto Comprensivo di Goito (Goito’s Detention Center)
Associazione Volontariato Penitenziario C.I.A.O. (Recuperative post-Detention Center)
Info, enrollment & inquiries:
geopolitics@unicollege.eu