Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Law (MA/LLM)

Duration 2 Years

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Fees & Scholarships

About the Program

During the course of this training, TRNC Law is taught and it is aimed to help student improve themselves in the academic sense. The main reason for launching this program is to train lawyers who follow the developments and innovations in the national and international area and who can bring up solution proposals for the problems that may arise in this area and the techniques and methods of scientific research. Students participating in the program will have the opportunity to refresh the knowledge they have gained during their undergraduate education or to learn any missing information, as well as having the opportunity to specialize in the field by taking advantage of the extensive course schedules of the program.

Career Areas

The professions program graduates can pursue include legal and prosecution lawyer; legal counseling in national and international companies; legal counseling in the private and public sector. Other career areas are instructor employment opportunities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; inspectors in the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Finance; positions in various international organizations such as the Governor's Office, Security Directorate, Bureaucracy, NATO, the Council of Europe, the United Nations Organization and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

LAW METHODOLOGY

Course code

HKUK502

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LAW METHODOLOGY

ELECTIVE

Course code

HKUK5X1

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ELECTIVE

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HKUK5X2

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ELECTIVE

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HKUK5X4

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ELECTIVE

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HKUK5X5

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ELECTIVE

Third Semester

THESIS

Course code

HKUK500

Course code

HKUK526

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Technological developments have occasioned the breach of privacy and personal data. Therefore, it’s important to establish a modern data protection law for the protection of personal data. Identification and limitation of the basic gathering purposes of personal data is essential and it is necessary to prevent the use of information stored in the databases for other purposes. Subjecting the processing of personal data to certain rules, protects fundamental rights and freedoms. In this course, the concept of personal data, the problem of the nature and the protection of personal data are examined in the light of the Protection of Personal Data Act of Turkey, the decisions of the Turkish Constitutional Court, European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

KARŞILAŞTIRMALI USUL HUKUKU

Course code

HKUK510

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V6102 SAYILI TTK GETIRDIĞI YENILIKLER

Course code

HKUK523

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COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Course code

HKUK525

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The course will cover a series of topics arising in the comparative study of constitutional systems. Comparing Turkey’s and TRNC’S constitutional systems with such other countries as the USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Britain, India, Japan, Nigeria and South Africa, we will examine the constitutional structure, principals and basic problems related to constitutional design of different countries. Some likely topics include the varying foundations, structures and procedures of judicial review of the constitutionality of laws; the relationships between branches of government and presidential compared to parliamentary systems of governance and whether/how constitutions should address “emergency” powers; approaches to protecting minority groups; gender equality; regimes of fundamental rights and freedoms.

RETHINKING SOVEREIGNTY UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW

Course code

HKUK523

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The course focuses upon the concept of sovereignty within the theoretical framework of international law. It reflects upon the historical emergence of the concept and scrutinises its connections with the notions of people, self-determination, and statehood. This initial focus is supplemented by the consideration of emerging alternative perceptions of sovereignty. Emphasis is laid upon minorities, property relations, and globalism. Within the contextual framework of these emphases, the concept of sovereignty is treated in two ways. First, sovereignty is deconstructed to expose its modern exclusionary tendencies; for instance, white, European and colonialist justifications. Second, sovereignty is reconstructed to reveal its potential for inclusive alternatives that overcome Euro-centric prejudices.

TRNC

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

Bachelor’s Degree Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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Scholarships
Fees

Cyprus International University provides academic scholarships for its students as an incentive for success, with most students benefiting from 50%, 75% or 100% scholarships or discounted tuition fees. Click for more information.

Tuition Fees are determined at the beginning of each academic year. Candidate students who are entitled to enroll in CIU can learn their fees in line with the Tuition Fee Calculation system.