1. GENERAL INFORMATION OF THE PROGRAMME

1.1. Basic information of the programme

• Prorgamme name: Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
• Programme code: 8380101.02
• Name of Degree Awarded after Graduation: The Degree of Master in Law 
• Learning time: 18 to 24 months
• Training Institution: VNU-University of Law
• Degree Awarding Institution: Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU)

1.2. Opportunities for work and further study

After graduation, students are able to:

• Work at state agencies, party organizations, political-social organizations, and professional-social organizations at the central and local levels.
• Work in teaching and research at educational and research institutions specializing in law, administration, politics, and law related fields.
• Practice independently or work in professional legal service providers, specializing in legal regulations, organization and personnel, administration in organizations and businesses that require highly skilled human resources in the legal field.

·         Work for non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, and international organizations.

Students are capable of self-studying to improve their professional qualifications. Students can also continue their education at a higher level (Ph.D.) at both national and international training institutions.

1.3. Programme Implementation and Training Progress

Programme Implementation

The standard Master's program in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law is applied to candidates who have passed the annual postgraduate entrance examination of the VNU.

When students enroll, they will be introduced to the entire training program during the course opening ceremony and will be guided to register for optional courses.

The Academic Affairs Department creates a study plan for the entire course, as well as a list of subjects organized in the correct training program sequence. The school year's study plan is made available through the following channels: VNU (for reporting); Rector of VNU-UL; relevant VNU units; units of VNU-UL; form lecturers; students’ classes; website of VNU-UL.

Departments assign lecturers to teach according to the school year's study plan and propose exam formats. The format of the exam is determined by the Dean of VNU-UL.

After completing all the modules of the knowledge blocks in the training program and successfully defending the graduation theses, students will be granted the Degree of Master in Law, majoring in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law by the President of VNU.

Training Progress

·         Course Opening: The first week of the first academic year;

·         Organize learning and testing for the modules: Semester 1 2 3 (From the first month of the first academic year to the end of the 3rd month of the second academic year);

·         Organize the outlined assessment and approve the theses topic: At the end of Semester 3 (the 3rd month of the second academic year);

·         Decide to recognize the theses topic, and appoint a teaching guide: At the beginning of Semester 4 (From the 3rd to the 5th month of the second academic year);

·         Students write theses: Semester 4 (From the 4th to the 6th month of the second academic year);

·         Students report the progress of the theses before the subjects: At the end of Semester 4 (the 6th month of the second academic year);

·         Students submit their theses and theses defense documents in the first phase: The 8th month of the second academic year;

·         Make a dossier requesting the establishment of a thesis grading committee: The 8th month of the second academic year;

·         Organize the thesis defense phase 1: The 9th month of the second academic year;

·         Prepare application dossier for recognition of degree and award the first phase of degrees to qualifying students: The 10th month of the second academic year.

2. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND LEANRNING OUTCOMES

2.1. Programme Objectives

The research-oriented Master's Program in Constitutional and Administrative Law is designed to equip students with in-depth legal knowledge, critical thinking skills, independent research capacity, and professional ethics. The program enables graduates to identify, analyze, and resolve legal and policy issues in the fields of constitutional and administrative law, in response to the demands of national development and international integration.

2.1. Programme Learning Outcomes

The graduates from this programme are able to demonstrate the following measurable outcomes:

PLOs		Bloom’s level - Domain	Classify
PLO1	Analyze fundamental principles, legal provisions and policies related to constitutional and administrative law, identify their features, strengths and weaknesses.	Analyze -Cognitive (4)	Knowledge
PLO2	Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of legal provisions and policies related to constitutional law and administrative law based on scientific theory, international experience and Vietnamese context.	Evaluate-Cognitive (5)	Knowledge
PLO3	Design and propose legal solutions and policy reforms in constitutional law and administrative law, aiming to improve the effectiveness of organization of State power and the protection of human rights.	Creaate-Cognitive (6)	Knowledge
PLO4	Intergrate communication, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and time management skills in research, teaching and professional tasks related to constitutional law and administrative law.	Articulation-Psychomotor (4)	Generic Skills
PLO5	Construct and implement legal research methods to conduct research and analyze complex legal issues in the field of constitutional law and administrative law.	Complex Ouvert-Psychomotor (5)	Specific skills
PLO6	Develop the core ethical values ​​of a lawyer, demonstrating commitment to the principles of justice, respect for the law, protection of human rights and the legitimate interests of the community.	Valuing-Affective (4)	Attitude

3. STAFF AND INFRASTRUCTURE

3.1. Academic and support staff

The program concentrates on building a team of highly qualified lecturers, many of whom have been trained both domestically and internationally and possess the foreign language proficiency necessary to engage in teaching and academic exchange.

It also maintains a team of managers, support staff, and administrative personnel who are capable, professional, dedicated, and disciplined, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility.

The program actively promotes lecturer exchanges with leading law universities in the region and internationally, and regularly invites experts and scholars from reputable research and training institutions to participate in teaching activities.

3.2. Infrastructure

The University of Law is committed to continuously upgrading and supplementing its infrastructure and equipment to meet the demands of high-quality training and research, in alignment with the standards of leading universities in the region and internationally. The University invests in modern teaching and learning equipment, ensuring that classrooms, seminar rooms, and research spaces are well-equipped to support innovative pedagogical approaches.

At the same time, a comprehensive and diverse learning resource system—including a specialized legal library, online databases, and digital learning platforms—is maintained and regularly expanded to facilitate academic research and the teaching-learning process for both lecturers and students.

4. TEACHING-LEANRNING METHODS

The Master’s Program in Constitutional and Administrative Law is designed around a student-centered educational philosophy that fosters active engagement, independent inquiry, and professional skill development. While traditional lectures are employed to provide foundational theoretical frameworks, the program places strong emphasis on interactive and experiential learning strategies to deepen students’ understanding and encourage critical engagement with complex legal and policy issues.

Students participate in a wide range of activities, including project-based learning, case study analysis, independent research projects, and problem-solving exercises, which are aimed at enhancing critical thinking, communication, leadership, and teamwork capabilities. Through peer review discussions, team-based learning (TBL), Socratic dialogues, and comparative legal analyses, students are encouraged to engage in reflective inquiry, collaborative learning, and the application of comparative perspectives in constitutional and administrative law.

The integration of diverse teaching and learning methods ensures that students are not only able to acquire and apply theoretical knowledge but also to develop practical competencies and professional ethics. This holistic educational approach promotes comprehensive student growth across the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains, aligning closely with the achievement of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs). It prepares graduates to operate effectively in both academic and professional legal environments, contributing to national development and international legal discourse.

5. ASSESSMENT MEHODS

The program employs a diverse and integrated system of assessment methods to ensure comprehensive evaluation of students' learning outcomes. Traditional written examinations and short essays are utilized to assess students’ mastery of theoretical knowledge, legal principles, and analytical reasoning. Project-based tasks and case study analyses promote the application of theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, encouraging students to develop problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills.

Oral presentations, debates, and peer-reviewed discussions are incorporated to strengthen communication, leadership, and teamwork competencies, which are essential for professional legal practice. Throughout the research training process, students are required to submit research proposals and progress reports that demonstrate their ability to formulate research questions, apply appropriate legal research methodologies, and adhere to academic standards. The program culminates in the submission and defense of a master’s thesis, which rigorously evaluates students’ independent research capacity, originality of contributions, methodological rigor, and ethical awareness.

The overall assessment strategy is carefully aligned with the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), ensuring the development of cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies. By combining formative and summative assessments, the program not only measures students’ theoretical proficiency but also fosters their ability to conduct independent research, demonstrate professional ethics, and contribute effectively to the advancement of constitutional and administrative law.

6. CURRICULUM DESCRIPTION

6.1. Brief

Total number of credits of the training program: 60 credits, including:

1. General knowledge	09 credits
2. Basic and specialized knowledge	24 credits
+ Required	16 credits
+ Optional	08 credits
3. Scientific research	27 credits
+ Research topics	12 credits
+ Master’s theses:	15 credits

6.2. Curriculum

No.	Course	Credits	CLOs	Bloom’slevel-domain	Teaching-learning activities	Assessment methods
I.	General knowledge	9
1	Philosophy	4	1	Affective
			2	Affective
			3	Affective
2	Foreign Language B2	5	1
			2	Psychomotor
			3	Psychomotor
II.	Basic and specialized knowledge	24
2.1.	Required modules	16
3	Legal Research Methods	2	1	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning	Case Study Analysis
			2	Psychomotor 4	Problem-Based Learning (PBL)	Comparative Research
			3	Psychomotor 4	Supervised Independent Research	Oral Presentations & Discussions
4	Theory of Constitution and State Power Organization	3	1	Cognitive 4	Lecturing	Research-Based Essay or Comparative Legal Essay
			2	Cognitive 4	Legal Text Analysis	Comparative Legal Analysis Report or Policy & Legal Case Review
			3	P4	Team-Based Learning (TBL)	Team-Based Legal Research Project with Oral Presentation + Peer Evaluation
5	Theory of State Management	3	1	Cognitive 4	Lecturing	Research Essay / Theoretical Analysis Paper
			2	Cognitive 4	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Case Review / Comparative Policy Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Team-Based Learning (TBL)	Team-Based Research Project + Oral Presentation + Peer Evaluation
6	Organization and Implementation of Legislative Power	2	1	Cognitive 4	Lecturing	Comparative Legal Essay / Research-Based Paper
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Policy Evaluation Report / Legal Reform Analysis
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Legal Research Project + Oral Presentation
7	Organization and Implementation of Executive Power	2	1	Cognitive 4	Lecturing	Theoretical Essay / Comparative Analysis Paper
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Policy Evaluation Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Legal Research Report + Oral Defense
8	Organization and Implementation of Judicial Power	2	1	Cognitive 4	Lecturing	Comparative Legal Essay
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Policy Evaluation Report on Judicial Reforms
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Legal Research Project Report + Oral Presentation
9	Human Rights, Citizen's Rights	2	1	Cognitive 4	Legal Text Analysis	Comparative Legal Essay / Case Study Analysis
			2	Affective 4	Service Learning & Community Engagement	Ethical Reflection Essay + Peer Discussion
			3	Affective 4	Socratic Discussions	Action-Based Project / Advocacy Portfolio + Oral Defense
2.2..	Optional Modules (3 modules)	8
	1/5 Modules	2
10	Mechanism of Constitutional Protection	2	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Constitutional Models Report
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Reform Policy Brief / Evaluation Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Team-Based Legal Research Project + Oral Presentation + Peer Evaluation
11	Administrative Jurisdiction	2	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Legal Evaluation Report / Institutional Analysis Essay
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Policy Review Report / Reform Impact Study
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Collaborative Research Project + Peer Evaluation + Presentation
12	Comparative Political science	2	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Political Systems Essay
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Political Reform Case Study / Evaluation Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Team-Based Research Project + Peer Evaluation + Presentation
13	Public Power and Public Service	2	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Policy and Legal Evaluation Report
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Reform Impact Analysis / Case Study Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Collaborative Legal Research Project + Oral Presentation + Peer Evaluation
14	Policy Analysis and Law Making	2	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Policy Analysis Report / Evaluation Essay
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Reform Proposal
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Collaborative Policy Workshop + Research Report + Peer Review
	2/6 Modules	6
15	Comparative Administrative Law	3	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Legal Essay / Administrative System Analysis
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Reform Proposal / Policy Adaptation Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Team-Based Comparative Research Project + Presentation + Peer Evaluation
16	Local Government	3	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Local Government Systems Essay
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Reform Proposal / Policy Drafting Exercise
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Collaborative Research Project + Peer Evaluation + Presentation
17	Democracy and Election	3	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Analysis Essay / Democracy Models Evaluation
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Reform Proposal / Draft Legislative Plan
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Collaborative Policy Debate + Peer Evaluation + Group Project Report
18	Good Governance and Anti-Corruption	3	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Evaluation Essay on Governance Models
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Policy Reform Proposal / Legal Drafting Report
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Team-Based Research Project + Peer Assessment + Presentation
19	Administrative Liability and Administrative Coercion	3	1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Legal Evaluation Report / Comparative Legal Analysis
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Reform Proposal Paper / Policy Brief
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Collaborative Legal Research Project + Oral Presentation + Peer Evaluation
20	Public Policy Lobby		1	Cognitive 5	Lecturing	Comparative Analysis Essay / Advocacy Practice Report
			2	Cognitive 5	Legal Text Analysis	Legal Reform Proposal / Draft Legislation
			3	Psychomotor 4	Case-Based Learning (CBL)	Team-Based Advocacy Campaign Design + Peer Evaluation + Presentation
III.	Scientific research
3.1.	Specialized Research Modules
21	Constitutional Law	4	1	Cognitive 4	Problem-Based Learning (PBL)	Analytical Research Report on Constitutional Law Principles
			2	Cognitive 5	Comparative Analysis	Comparative Legal Evaluation Paper / Policy Analysis Report
			3	Cognitive 6	Legal Research Project	Legal Reform Proposal / Draft Policy Brief
			4	Psychomotor 5	Final Dissertation & Defense	Full Legal Research Project / Thesis Outline + Defense
			5	Affective 4	Ethics Workshops & Peer Discussions	Ethical Reflection Essay / Peer Review Report on Legal Ethics
22	Administrative Law	4	1	Cognitive 4	Problem-Based Learning (PBL)	Analytical Legal Research Report
			2	Cognitive 5	Comparative Analysis	Comparative Policy Evaluation Paper
			3	Cognitive 6	Legal Research Project	Legal Reform Proposal / Draft Legislative Policy Brief
			4	Psychomotor 5	Final Dissertation & Defense	Team-Based Research Project + Presentation + Peer Evaluation
			5	Affective 4	Ethics Workshops & Peer Discussions	Independent Legal Research Project + Oral Defense
23	State Governance and Anti-Corruption	4	1	Cognitive 4	Problem-Based Learning (PBL)	Analytical Research Paper on Anti-Corruption and Governance
			2	Cognitive 5	Comparative Analysis	Comparative Policy Evaluation Report
			3	Cognitive 6	Legal Research Project	Legal Reform Proposal / Draft Policy Brief
			4	Psychomotor 5	Final Dissertation & Defense	Collaborative Research Project + Oral Presentation + Peer Evaluation
			5	Affective 4	Ethics Workshops & Peer Discussions	Independent Legal Research Report + Defense
24	Master Thesis		1	Cognitive 4	Policy Analysis Reports	Thesis Research Proposal
			2	Cognitive 5	Comparative Analysis Essays	Research Methodology Section of Thesis
			3	Cognitive 6	Legal Reform Proposals	Final Master Thesis Submission
			4	Psychomotor 5	Oral Presentations & Research Defense	Oral Thesis Defense
			5	Affective 4	Final Dissertation & Defense	Ethical Review & Plagiarism Check Report
			6	Cognitive 4	Oral Debates on Legal Ethics	Thesis Progress Reports
	Total credits	60

6.3. Matrix of integrated courses and expected learning outcomes

No.	Course	Credits	PLO1	PLO2	PLO3	PLO4	PLO5	PLO6
I.	General knowledge
1	Philosophy	4						1)(2)(3)
2	Foreign Language B2	5				(1)(2)(3)
II.	Basic and specialized knowledge
2.1.	Required modules
3	Legal Research Methods	2					(1)(2)(3)
4	Theory of Constitution and State Power Organization	3	(1)	(2)		(3)
5	Theory of State Management	3	(1)	(2)		(3)
6	Organization and Implementation of Legislative Power	2	(1)		(2)		(3)
7	Organization and Implementation of Executive Power	2	(1)		(2)		(3)
8	Organization and Implementation of Judicial Power	2	(1)		(2)		(3)
9	Human Rights, Citizen's Rights	2		(1)				(2)(3)
2.2.	Optional Modules
	1/5 Modules
10	Mechanism of Constitutional Protection	2		(1)	(2)	(3)
11	Administrative Jurisdiction	2		(1)	(2)	(3)
12	Comparative Political science	2		(1)	(2)	(3)
13	Public Power and Public Service	2		(1)	(2)	(3)
14	Policy Analysis and Law Making	2		(1)	(2)	(3)
	2/6 Modules
15	Comparative Administrative Law	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
16	Local Government	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
17	Democracy and Election	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
18	Good Governance and Anti-Corruption	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
19	Administrative Liability and Administrative Coercion	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
20	Public Policy Lobby			(1)	(2)	(3)
III.	Scientific research
3.1.	Specialized Research Modules
21	Constitutional Law	4	(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(5)
22	Administrative Law	4	(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(5)
23	State Governance and Anti-Corruption	4	(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(5)
24	Master Thesis	15	(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
	Total Credits	60
	Total PLOs	57	9	10	10	9	10	9

 

Note: (.) CLO – Introduced (Blue)    (.) CLO – Reinforced (Orange)   (.) – Emphasize (Red)

 

 

Matrix in short

 

No.	Course	Credits	PLO1	PLO2	PLO3	PLO4	PLO5	PLO6
I.	General knowledge
1	Philosophy	4						1)(2)(3)
2	Foreign Language B2	5				(1)(2)(3)
II.	Basic and specialized knowledge
2.1.	Required modules
3	Legal Research Methods	2					(1)(2)(3)
4	Theory of Constitution and State Power Organization	3	(1)	(2)		(3)
5	Theory of State Management	3	(1)	(2)		(3)
6	Organization and Implementation of Legislative Power	2	(1)		(2)		(3)
7	Organization and Implementation of Executive Power	2	(1)		(2)		(3)
8	Organization and Implementation of Judicial Power	2	(1)		(2)		(3)
9	Human Rights, Citizen's Rights	2		(1)				(2)(3)
2.2..	Optional Modules
	1/5 Modules			(1)	(2)	(3)
10	Module 1	2
	2/6 Modules
11	Module 1	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
12	Module 2	3		(1)	(2)	(3)
III.	Scientific research	27
3.1.	Specialized Research Modules
13	Constitutional Law	4	(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(5)
14	Administrative Law	4	(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(5)
15	State Governance and Anti-Corruption	4	(1)	(2)	(3)		(4)	(5)
16	Master Thesis	15	(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)
	Total Credits	60
	Total PLOs	57	9	10	10	9	10	9

 

Note: (.) CLO – Introduced (Blue)    (.) CLO – Reinforced (Orange)   (.) – Emphasize (Red)

 

 

6.4. Outline of the Courses

 

1. PHI5002. Philosophy: According to general regulations.

2. ENG5001 (RUS5001; FRE5001; GER5001; CHI5001). Basic Foreign Language: According to general regulations.

3. UL6001. Legal research methods: 2 credits

This module provides students with the following knowledge: Basic issues of legal scientific research methods; The theory of different scientific research methods; Ways to select and coordinate scientific research methods to achieve the most effective legal scientific research goals; Basic skills of scientific research, ways to conduct a research project, effective use of scientific research methods in various fields of legal science.

4. CAL6501. Theory of Constitution and State Power Organization: 03 credits

This module equips students with a system of theoretical and practical knowledge about traditional and modern perspectives on the Constitution. In addition to classic theories, the module also devotes part of its content to introducing the organization of state power in Vietnam through ages. The module provides a system of modern perspectives and trends on Constitutional theories and the organization of state power in the context of building a socialist rule-of-law state in Vietnam in accordance with the new context of national development and international integration.

5. CAL6502. Theory of State Management: 03 credits

This module equips students with knowledge about state management as a social institution, a type of social management, with its own characteristics and functions compared to other types of social management, a specific structure, content, form and method, and is affected by political, economic and social conditions. State management is an activity that takes place in a certain order and cycle; State management activities are governed by law, to manage state agencies must issue state management decisions; State management activities also have their effectiveness.

6. CAL6503. Organization and Implementation of Legislative Power: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues on the organization and implementation of legislative power worldwide and in Vietnam. Outstanding issues such as the concept and organization of legislative power in different state forms (from dictatorship to democracy), the functions of legislative power and its distinction from other state powers, process of exercising legislative power, forms of exercising legislative power, relationship of legislative power with other state powers, organizational structure of legislative bodies,... Another important content is the role and methods of operation of parties in the National Assembly in different political models.

7. CAL6504. Organization and Implementation of Executive Power: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues on the organization and implementation of executive power worldwide and in Vietnam. Executive power has been known as the center of state power since ancient times when power was concentrated in the hands of kings. However, it has only become an object of study as an institutional branch of state power since the emergence of theories on the separation of powers. In Vietnam, executive power is officially recognized (in the 1992 Constitution amended in 2001) and executive power is given to the Government (in the 2013 Constitution).

8. CAL6505. Organization and Implementation of Judicial Power: 02 credits

This module provides students with in-depth knowledge of the theory of judicial power and the organization of judicial power worldwide and in Vietnam. Similar to legislative and executive powers, judicial power has become a subject of study since the theories of decentralization emerged, especially since the establishment of the independent and coequal position of the judiciary by the United States. Nowadays, in addition to its traditional function of adjudication, judicial power is increasingly valued for its role in defining boundaries whenever disputes arise between different branches of government. Therefore, the organization of research and education needs to continuously update the contemporary role that states are willing to entrust to the judicial branch.

9. CAL6506. Human Rights, Citizens’ Rights: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues related to human rights and citizens’ rights at the national, regional, and international levels. It covers fundamental topics such as the concept, origins, classification, historical development, and subjects in human rights relations (human dignity, equality, and justice); Human rights in relation to a number of political-legal-social categories, examples include human development, human security, democracy, freedom, good governance, anti-corruption, economic growth, poverty reduction... as well as mechanisms to protect and promote human rights at different levels.

10. CAL6507. Mechanism of Constitutional Protection: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues about constitutional institutions in the Constitutions of countries around the world, covering the concepts, origins, classification and historical development of constitutional protection models in the world; The role of the constitution in controlling power and protecting human rights and freedoms. The module also provides a perspective on constitutional protection in Vietnam's constitutional history, and the current status and prospects of establishing constitutional jurisdiction in the Vietnamese Constitution.

11. CAL6508. Administrative Jurisdiction: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of classical and modern theoretical issues on administrative jurisdiction. As an institution created to resolve disputes arising from the asymmetric relationship between the state on one side and non-powerful entities on the other, administrative jurisdiction always faces challenges in the process of organizing and implementing jurisdiction. Therefore, for administrative jurisdiction to be effective, there is a need to maintain its independence like private judicial institutions, at the same time require special technical designs to implement and enforce jurisdictional outcomes.

12. CAL6509. Comparative Political science: 02 credits

This module equips students with general theories of comparative politics from approaches and research methods, distinguishing them from other disciplines. Analyze the similarities and differences between comparative politics and some other social sciences, including comparative law. On that basis, the module addresses the relationship between the Constitution and politics from the perspective of the formation and implementation of public and political power. In modern society, the political system is the system of organizing and exercising political power. The main job of this system is to make public policy, that is, to decide on the allocation of resources in society. In addition to institutional design factors, political cultural factors also have an important impact on the operation and effectiveness of political power.

13. CAL6516. Public Power and Public Service: 02 credits

This module equips students with knowledge about basic issues of Public Service, approached from modern theories in the world on public power and public service: world experience in determining the scope of public power and public service, select public service models and organize public services. Issues about Vietnam will be discussed around Vietnam's legal policy framework on public power and public service and recent reform trends.

14. CAL6518. Policy Analysis and Law Making: 02 credits

This module equips students with in-depth, systematic knowledge of basic issues of Policy Analysis and Law Making, approached from the theoretical basis of Policy Analysis; Basic requirements/principles in policy analysis and law development. World experience in policy analysis in the legal drafting process is also compared. The module also discusses the application of policy analysis tools in drafting laws in Vietnam, its successes, limitations and development directions.

15. CAL6510. Comparative Administrative Law: 03 credits

This module equips students with primary knowledge about basic issues of comparative administrative law approached from a universal perspective of the penetration of administrative law into major democratic models in the world, the relationship between administrative law and the rule of law, constitutionalism; system comparison method (comparison of administrative organizational models in the world and functional comparison (comparison of specific elements of administrative law in some countries around the world: public power, public service; administrative decisions, administrative trials). In addition, the module considers modern perspectives when integrating relevant international human rights standards into administrative law.

16. CAL6514. Local Government: 03 credits

This module equips students with primary knowledge about basic issues of Local Government approached from the perspectives of general and universal principles of local government organization, and some development trends of local government in the era of globalization. In Vietnam, local government organization is one of the long-standing institutions in the constitution (right from the 1946 constitution). This is an institution that always receives attention from a research perspective as well as state management and governance practice.

17. CAL6515. Democracy and Election: 03 credits

This module equips learners with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues about the relationship between democracy and elections; electoral systems and elements in countries around the world and in Vietnam such as: history of formation and development of democracy, conditions and forms of democracy; History of formation and development of elections and electoral systems in the world. The module also discusses the content of democratic innovation and elections in Vietnam.

18. CAL6517. Good Governance and Anti-Corruption: 03 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues of good governance and anti-corruption in the world and in Vietnam such as general concepts and awareness in the world and in Vietnam on good governance and anti-corruption; The relationship between good governance and anti-corruption; Fundamental principles and general requirements for good governance and anti-corruption (openness, transparency and access to information, etc.). The module introduces the main contents of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and a number of other international treaties. The module also includes topics on Vietnamese law on good governance and anti-corruption; examines the advantages and disadvantages of promoting good governance and preventing and combating corruption in Vietnam from cultural, social and legal perspectives.

19. CAL6520. Administrative Liability and Administrative Coercion: 03 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge about a special form of legal responsibility when violations arise during the implementation of administrative legal relations. As harsh measures (second only to criminal liability measures), the module focuses on the rights approach to maximally protect the rights of individuals and organizations when administrative enforcement measures are applied. In addition, this module will add a comparative perspective between other countries that Vietnam can refer to for experiences when applying in practice.

20. CAL6522. Public Policy Lobby: 03 credits

This module equips students with in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical issues of public policy advocacy, focusing on the history of formation, development, principles and rules of public policy advocacy that are being applied in developed countries around the world, the necessity and nature of public policy advocacy from a political perspective, public policy advocacy in relation to the formation and development of political parties and civil society, and the formation and development of the market economy. In addition, the module also includes content on the current legal framework, practice, necessity and prospects of law on public policy advocacy in Vietnam decentralization in Vietnam; analyze the need to improve the legal framework on public policy advocacy in Vietnam as well as good experiences in the law regulating public policy advocacy that Vietnam can refer to in accordance with its context.

21. CAL6530. Specialized Research Module 1: Constitutional Law

This course is a core component of the Master's Program in Constitutional and Administrative Law (research-oriented track), designed to cultivate students’ research capacities and deepen their understanding of constitutional law as a foundational legal discipline. Through this research module, students will engage in independent scholarly inquiry under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Each student is expected to select a research topic within the domain of constitutional law, conduct a comprehensive literature review, design a research methodology, analyze legal issues or institutions, and develop well-reasoned legal or policy solutions. The course equips students with critical thinking, legal reasoning, and ethical research skills essential for academic inquiry, public service, or policy reform.

22. CAL6531. Specialized Research Module 1: Administrative Law

This course is a core component of the Master's Program in Constitutional and Administrative Law (research-oriented track), designed to cultivate students’ research capacities and deepen their understanding of administrative law as a foundational legal discipline. Through this research module, students will engage in independent scholarly inquiry under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Each student is expected to select a research topic within the domain of administrative law, conduct a comprehensive literature review, design a research methodology, analyze legal issues or institutions, and develop well-reasoned legal or policy solutions. The course equips students with critical thinking, legal reasoning, and ethical research skills essential for academic inquiry, public service, or policy reform.

23. CAL6532. Specialized Research Module 1: State Governance and Anti-Corruption

This course is a core component of the Master's Program in Constitutional and Administrative Law (research-oriented track), designed to cultivate students’ research capacities and deepen their understanding of state governance and anti-corruption as a foundational legal discipline. Through this research module, students will engage in independent scholarly inquiry under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Each student is expected to select a research topic within the domain of state governance and anti-corruption, conduct a comprehensive literature review, design a research methodology, analyze legal issues or institutions, and develop well-reasoned legal or policy solutions. The course equips students with critical thinking, legal reasoning, and ethical research skills essential for academic inquiry, public service, or policy reform.

25. CAL7202. Master Thesis

The Master Thesis is the capstone research project of the Master’s Program in Constitutional and Administrative Law at Vietnam National University. It requires students to independently conduct in-depth legal research on a selected topic in constitutional or administrative law. The thesis must demonstrate originality, theoretical insight, practical relevance, and methodological rigor. It should make a clear contribution to legal theory or practice. The course culminates in a thesis defense before an academic committee with peer review. Successful defense is a graduation requirement.