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City, University of London: International Politics and Human Rights
| Institution | City, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of International Politics View department profile |
| Web | https://www.city.ac.uk |
| spga-admissions@city.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The International Politics and Human Rights programme is for students who want to explore international politics and human rights more widely and to specialise their knowledge. The MA is designed to give you the chance to create your own questions about the way the world works – and to shape arguments where you feel it doesn’t. These are some of the questions the course poses:
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Do human rights offer universal protections, or do they provide ideological cover for neo-imperialist powers?
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Can human rights provide protection to individuals in a way that supersedes the nation-state, or do they serve the interests of powerful states?
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Should human rights be concerned with the minimalist needs of security and subsistence, or should they aspire to grander visions of global justice?
This is a course where you will challenge your own point of view. We unpick the ideas that structure the way we understand the world, so we can identify how those understandings shape global events. We then focus on how the way we view things may, in itself, be ethically problematic.
International Politics and Human Rights is an evolving subject so you explore unique specialisms backed by real-world research. The Department of International Politics’ academics are actively shaping policy, sitting on the advisory board for the opposition shadow cabinet, hosting talks on the human right to housing in London, and engaging in study groups around the US presidency. This keeps the content of the course effective and current, giving you a contemporary lens from which to view rapid political change.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have a first or upper second-class honours (or equivalent) degree in politics, the social sciences, humanities or law. However, we also welcome applications from those with substantial experience in human rights organisations, NGOs, social services, journalism and other related sectors. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa. |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 20300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 20300 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10794 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have a first or upper second-class honours (or equivalent) degree in politics, the social sciences, humanities or law. However, we also welcome applications from those with substantial experience in human rights organisations, NGOs, social services, journalism and other related sectors. If English is not your first language you will need the following qualification: All applicants that require a Student visa must meet the minimum Home Office English Language ability requirements before City can issue the Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Student visa. |
| Location | Northampton Square Finsbury Islington EC1V 0HB |
Fees
| EU | 10150 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 10150 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 5397 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5397 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5397 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5397 GBP for Year 1 |
The School of Policy & Global Affairs is a centre of world-class scholarship, education and public service, making a transformative impact on society.
Located in one of the world's greatest financial and political centres, we engage with the key challenges and debates that are shaping policy formation in a rapidly changing world.
The School was formed in summer 2022, bringing together the Department of Economics, Department of International Politics, and the Department of Sociology and Criminology.
Our highly-rated courses in these subject areas equip students with the knowledge and skills to respond to the world’s most pressing policy challenges. With …
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