Centre for the Study of Human Rights

University of Colombo

Application for the Master of Human Rights and Democratisation
2018/2019

1. Personal Details

1.	Full Name

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Name with Initials

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2.	Date of Birth ………………………………………………………

3.	NIC/Passport number: ……………………………………………

4.	Address

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4.	Email Address:

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5.	Phone/Fax Number(s):

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6.	Educational Qualification(s):

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7. Second Semester Electives

During your second semester you must complete two core units of study (Norms and Mechanisms

II	and Critical and Emerging Issues in the Asia Pacific region), complemented by one of the two following pathways:

Dissertation elective pathway OR Internship elective pathway; the latter consists of a practical component (as outlined below).

Your preferences will be taken into consideration, but cannot be guaranteed.

Please nominate your preferred elective pathway by ticking the box below:

1.	Dissertation  

2.	Internship   Please note:

•	Dissertation elective pathway: students must indicate an area of research they would like to pursue

•	Internship elective pathway: students must indicate their areas of interest (e.g. children’s

rights) and the preferred type of organisation in which to engage in a volunteer internship (e.g. research, advocacy, or service delivery). Obtaining an internship placement at the United Nations (UN) is unlikely. If you do not yet know your area of interest, provide some indicative themes that you might like to explore. Please attach an additional sheet if you require more writing space.

Please describe your research interests in the context of your preferred elective pathway:

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8. Personal Statement

Why are you interested in studying human rights and democratisation?

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9.	What (certifiable) work experience do you have? This can be paid or voluntary. (Note: List most recent experiences first. Please attach an additional sheet if you require more writing space.)

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10.	Have you conducted any research associated with your studies or work? If yes, please describe. (Note: If you have published, please include the title, date and publication information of your article.)

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11. Referees

You are required to nominate two (academic) referees who can provide a letter of reference each, which must be written, signed and sealed by her/him personally. Both letters are to be attached to this application:

1.	Name of referee Position

Institution/ Organisation Phone and email

2.	Name of referee Position

Institution/ Organisation Phone and email

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12.	How did you find out about the Master of Human Rights and Democratisation (Local)? a. Internet

b. Newspaper		
c. Notice board at University/College		
d. Friends/colleagues		
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Date:……………………………….	Signature:…………………………………………

Application checklist:

1.	  Duly filled and signed application form

2.	  Application fee deposit slip

3.	  Copies of certificates

4.	  Two academic reference letters

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