The Public Law and Politics Master’s Program is unique in Georgia, as it integrates law and political science to develop students’ broad perspective on the interrelationship between these fields. The program prepares highly qualified practitioners and experts who will possess systematic knowledge in the fields of public law and politics. Graduates will be able to conduct comprehensive studies of current problems and apply their knowledge in practice in the areas of human rights protection, state institutional development, reforms, and legislative changes.
Degree awarded: Master of Public Law
Language of instruction: Georgian, with English language components
Program duration: 120 ECTS credits, 4 semesters
The Public Law and Politics Master's Program is the only one in Georgia that combines law and political science, enabling students to understand the connections between these fields. The program focuses on the most significant aspects of public law – human rights, development of state institutions, reforms, and legislative changes – providing graduates with the theoretical foundation and practical skills necessary for successful careers in these areas.
The program features lectures delivered by highly qualified academic staff and successful practitioners – constitutionalists, human rights specialists, and judges. This ensures high educational standards while providing students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge directly from professionals who work in the fields of public law and politics.
Along with acquiring contemporary knowledge, the School of Law offers students practical experience through clinical work, which provides them with opportunities for integration into professional environments. The program includes a 12-credit practical component that enables students to apply theoretical knowledge in real situations. The School of Law supports students in obtaining internships with partner organizations in both the public and non-governmental sectors, aligned with students’ interests.
Program graduates have diverse career opportunities. They can be employed in relevant international organizations, the public sector (including Parliament, the Constitutional Court, or the Supreme Court), or non-governmental organizations working in the field of human rights, or become practicing experts on public law issues. Additionally, graduates can continue their studies at the doctoral level.
Professor Ketevan Iremadze, Ilia State University
Program graduates will have opportunities to be employed:
Students eligible for the program are those who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Individuals who have passed the corresponding general master’s examination and will pass internal university examinations are eligible for the master’s program studies:
Relevant information about internal university examinations will be posted on the university’s website.
The educational program components are distributed as follows:
30 credits – Master’s thesis