Reqs: MSc in Human Rights and Data Science (42 credits)
Requirements and credit counts differ for the various Master’s programs at AUP. Please note that all requirements from previous years can be found in our archive catalogs.
Graduate students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00. Students with a GPA of less than 3.00 will be placed on probation. Only two grades of C (or C+) may be counted towards an M.A. degree. Students do not earn credit for grades below C.
All courses carry four credits unless otherwise noted.
Core courses (24 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| LW/PO 5XXX | Advanced International Human Rights Law |
| CS 5XXX | Data Science I: Methods and Context |
| CS 5XXX | Data Science II: Theory and Practice |
| LW/IT 5XXX | Human Rights and Digital Technologies |
| CS 5XXX | Data Science Industry Practicum (6 credits) |
| IT 5XXX | Online IAPP certification course for Privacy Professionals** (2 Credits) |
Elective courses (4 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| 5000 level courses | Elective: select among graduate offerings |
Modules (4 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| PO5002 | Select two (2 credits each) |
Capstone and Internship (10 credits)
End-level completions are either a thesis or internship.
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CS/IT/LW 5098 | Internship (4 credits) |
| CS/IT/LW 5XXX | Professional Capstone Thesis (6 credits) |
Students with the appropriate background and experience may apply for REPLACING THE CAPSTONE INTERNSHIP WITH A SELECTIVE OXFORD SUMMER LAW PROGRAM (max 2 participants per cohort, EXTRA CHARGES APPLY)
RECOMMENDED TIMELINE (FALL ENTRY)
| FALL | SPRING | FALL* |
|---|---|---|
| 2 core courses | 2 core courses | Capstone** |
| 1 elective course | Data Industry Practicum | Internship** |
| 2 modules | Preparation to IAPP certification: Certified Information Privacy Manager | |
| 16 credits | 16 credits | 10 credits |
* Special arrangements may be made for earlier graduation at the end of the summer semester
** Students with the appropriate background and experience may apply for replacing the capstone internship with the Oxford Summer Institute (max 2 participants per cohort; extra charges apply)