The 3rd cycle of the Master interdisciplinaire en droits de l’enfant (MIDE) organised by the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch (Sion, Switzerland) in partnership with the University of Fribourg will start on 20 September 2010.

This full-time programme is offered in French and is designed for students with a BA degree in law, sociology, psychology or social work who seek to complete their studies in the field of children’s rights. It is addressing children’s changing position in society and their rights at local, national and international levels.

Students are expected to acquire a sound background in children’s rights, develop analytical and interdisciplinary skills while specializing in specific fields through research projects, an internship and group works. A strong emphasis is placed on promotion, participation and protection. The studies take place over a period of three semesters (one year and a half) and count for 90 ECTS Credits.

Deadline for applications: 17 May 2010

Start : 20 September 2010

Further information on the programme is also available on the website www.iukb.ch/mide