Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice consists of three semesters and one summer term planned for Internship or Human Rights Clinic. The program’s admissions process is fair and transparent to the greatest extent.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must submit the following:
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Completed Application Form
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English Language Proficiency
Proof of English proficiency through one of the following:-
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Test — minimum score 79
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IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator — minimum score 6.5
- AUA Standardized Internal Assessment — minimum score 6.5
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English Language Proficiency Test Waiver (for eligible applicants)
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Essay
Applicants must submit an unpublished written article/paper describing one human rights issue and their suggested roadmap to tackle it. The article/paper should have a font type -Times New Roman, font size – 12pt, be double-spaced and include a maximum of 1,000 typed words. -
Undergraduate Diploma
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Interview
Interviews focus on the following capacities of the applicant: motivation, verbal communication skills, knowledge of human rights issues in Armenia and worldwide, commitment, curiosity, reflection, determination, and diligence. -
Two Recommendation Letters
Recommendation letters must be completed on the AUA template by two separate recommenders in English, Armenian, and – in rare cases – Russian. Each recommender must then submit the completed form online or via email as an attachment to [email protected]. Hard copies of recommendation letters are no longer accepted.
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Updated Resume/CV (in English)
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Copy of Passport (photo and registration pages) or National ID
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Scan of Armenian Social Services Number (for Armenian citizens only)
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A Photo (corresponding the online application requirements)
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Non-refundable Application Fee: 20,000 AMD
Work and volunteer experience is an asset.
For more information, please visit AUA Admissions Webpage.
For financial aid opportunities, please visit the AUA Office of Financial Aid Webpage.