This programme is offered as an interfaculty programme of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy and the Faculty of Laws.
The Master of Arts in Ombudsman Law and Governance is a comprehensive and specialised programme that equips you with a deep understanding of the legal and governance frameworks surrounding the Office of the Ombudsman. You will explore Ombudsman Law from constitutional, administrative, and comparative perspectives, while also delving into the fundamentals of governance from a public policy viewpoint. With a focus on practical application, this degree will provide you with valuable insights into comparative governance, advanced privacy and data protection law, as well as international protection of human right. The program's research component will enable you to develop your research skills, while the international perspective it offers will open doors for employment opportunities in various international and regional bodies. Upon completion, you will be capable of processing complaints, advising on Ombudsman matters, and communicating effectively with the public about the Ombudsman’s role and functions. This Master's degree will ultimately equip you to contribute meaningfully to good governance and public administration.
| Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) | |||||||||||
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| PPG5115 | Researching Politics, Governance and Law | 10 ECTS | |||||||||
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| MCT5018 | Advanced Privacy and Data Protection Law | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| PPL5008 | Good Governance and Leadership | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
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| Semester 2 | |||||||||||
| Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||||||||
| PBL5050 | Comparative Constitutional Law | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| PPL5012 | Comparative Governance and Institutional Design | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
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| MCT5003 | Mediation and Negotiation Skills | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| PBL5034 | International Protection of Human Rights | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| PBL5052 | Ombudsman Law, Procedure and Implementation | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
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| Semester 2 | |||||||||||
| Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||||||||
| CVL5000 | Mediterranean Legal Traditions | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| EMA5108 | Governance, Regulation and Social Dialogue | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) | |||||||||||
| IFC5003* | Dissertation | 30 ECTS | |||||||||
| PPG5114 | Behavioural Public Policy | 5 ECTS | |||||||||
| * Work on the dissertation is expected to start in semester 2 of academic year 2025/26 and continue up to the end of the Summer Semester of that same academic year. | |||||||||||
This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Ombudsman Law and Governance - M.A. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy and the Faculty of Laws.
