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Keele University: Human Rights
| Institution | Keele University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Law |
| Web | www.keele.ac.uk |
| enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
From migrant welfare and protecting the vulnerable, to same-sex couples’ inheritance rights, freedom of speech or political corruption, human rights remains one of the key discourses of our times. Our MA offers an interdisciplinary study of human rights at domestic, regional and international levels, capitalising on Keele’s wide-ranging expertise in race, gender, sexuality, globalisation, culture, identity, justice, and contemporary social movements. Whether you’re seeking a career in campaigning, communication, research, education, advocacy or activism, or already work in these and related fields, like law, public sector, social services, it offers the chance to explore your interests and discover new passions.
Why choose this course? - Enjoy rich debate and discussion with a diverse, international student cohort and faculty whose expertise spans a range of disciplines, including law, politics, philosophy and more
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Placement opportunities (subject to availability) with the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in Geneva, Switzerland
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Founding course team member Professor Patrick Thornberry was a longstanding CERD member who specialises in racial discrimination and the rights of minorities and indigenous peoples
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Close-knit community, smaller class sizes, tailored personal/professional support includes Senior Practitioner in Law, an experienced solicitor developing employability skills and employer links
In an increasingly globalised world, ongoing international problems such as war, famine, intervention, poverty and discrimination against vulnerable people make the role of human rights more significant – and relevant – than ever.
Keele’s long-running MA in Human Rights provides a practical and theoretical exploration of human rights law and philosophy in the context of global politics, economics and socal justice.
It offers the chance to gain new insight into high-profile human rights issues relating to equality, discrimination and minority rights, for example, or trafficking, global trade and economic law. You’ll engage with matters of gender, sexuality, race, class, ethnicity, religion and power in relation to human rights realisation.
Understanding human rights is clearly essential for anyone directly involved in politics, policy-making, criminal justice, humanitarian or development work. However, the broad knowledge you’ll gain of the legal, economic, cultural, ethical and political contexts in which human rights law, politics and practices operate will be of benefit to almost any career.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | This programme is open to graduates with at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (such as Law, Politics, Sociology, English, History, Philosophy, Social Work, Business, Cultural Studies, Linguistics). Applicants will need to provide 1 academic reference. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of a qualification in English language, unless they hold a previous degree that was taught and examined in English. Minimum score is academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is open to graduates with at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (such as Law, Politics, Sociology, English, History, Philosophy, Social Work, Business, Cultural Studies, Linguistics). Applicants will need to provide 1 academic reference. Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of a qualification in English language, unless they hold a previous degree that was taught and examined in English. Minimum score is academic IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. |
| Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national, and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including …
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