Post Graduate Course 1
EU Migration, Asylum and Refugee Policies
Nr hours: 40 per year
Expected number of enrolled students: 30 per year
This course provides an in-depth analysis of EU migration governance, asylum frameworks, and refugee protection mechanisms. It examines key legal instruments such as the Common European Asylum System (CEAS), the Dublin Regulation, and the evolving EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. The course explores the balance between border security, humanitarian obligations, and fundamental rights, assessing how EU institutions and Member States respond to migration challenges, including irregular migration, integration policies, and external partnerships. Through case law analysis, policy discussions, and comparative studies, students will critically evaluate the tensions between state sovereignty, EU solidarity, and international legal obligations. The course equips them with specialized knowledge for careers in migration law, human rights advocacy, policymaking, and international organizations.
Post Graduate Course 2
Law and Policies against Discrimination in Europe
Nr hours: 40 per year
Expected number of enrolled students: 10 per year
This course examines the legal and policy frameworks combatting discrimination in the EU, focusing on gender equality, minority rights, disability inclusion, and workplace protections. It analyzes key legislation, including the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the Racial Equality Directive, and the Employment Equality Directive, alongside relevant case law from the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Students will explore how EU institutions address discrimination through policy initiatives, legal enforcement, and advocacy efforts. The course also critically assesses current challenges such as digital discrimination, intersectionality, and hate speech regulation. Through case studies and policy analysis, students will develop expertise in anti-discrimination law, human rights advocacy, and equality policy, preparing them for careers in legal practice, policymaking, NGOs, and international organizations.
Post Graduate Course 3
The Rights of the Child
Nr hours: 40 per year
Expected number of enrolled students: 10 per year
This course provides an in-depth examination of children’s rights within the EU and international legal frameworks, focusing on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and key EU directives and policies. It explores critical issues such as child protection, education, migration, digital rights, and juvenile justice, analyzing the role of EU institutions in safeguarding children’s well-being.
Through case law analysis, policy evaluations, and comparative studies, students will assess how legal frameworks address challenges like child poverty, trafficking, and online safety. The course equips students with specialized knowledge for careers in human rights law, child advocacy, policymaking, and international organizations working on child protection and welfare.
Post Graduate Course 4
European Policies and EU Legal Order
Nr hours: 40 per year
Expected number of enrolled students: 25 per year
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the EU’s legal system, institutional framework, and policymaking processes. It explores the interaction between EU law and national legal systems, focusing on supremacy, direct effect, and legal integration. Key areas include the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the legislative functions of the European Parliament, Commission, and Council, and the enforcement mechanisms ensuring compliance with EU law.
Students will examine how EU policies shape various sectors, including economic governance, digital transformation, environmental protection, and fundamental rights. Through legal analysis, case studies, and policy evaluation, the course equips students with a deep understanding of the EU’s legal order, preparing them for careers in EU institutions, legal practice, policymaking, and international organizations.