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Sheffield Hallam University: Applied Human Rights
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Social Sciences and Arts |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
Acquire specialist expertise in the field of international or domestic human rights.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Gain a deep understanding of human rights law, principles and policy while building on your existing qualifications.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
Study full or part-time and benefit from wide-ranging teaching methods.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to enter human rights law and advances your existing degree. You'll cover the breadth of human rights theory and practice and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, theory, policy, and practice – developing your practical skills in applying human rights knowledge in the real-world.
The course is underpinned by a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice and is informed by ongoing research and industry practice.
You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. You can also tailor your learning by choosing to complete either an applied project or a dissertation.
**Course topics**
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and practical skills in human rights.
You'll delve into the foundational aspects of human rights – exploring emerging issues like gender equality, discrimination, refugee rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice. After examining the intersection of global health and human rights, you’ll apply your knowledge in your own project or dissertation.
Our teaching philosophy prioritises active and collaborative learning – encouraging you to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
**Applied learning**
This course offers you the opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings through a variety of case studies, live projects and industry links. We’ve established strong relationships with domestic and international human rights stakeholders – providing you with valuable networking opportunities and access to real-world experiences.
**Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a 6 months or 12 months placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
**Networking Opportunities**
You’ll have access to a network of key professionals, researchers and industry specialists – they all support learning and knowledge generation nationally and internationally. Through this network you can attend seminars, internal/external speaker programmes, and guest inputs – further enhancing your understanding of applied human rights in the real world.
We believe our focus on applied learning is essential for preparing students for successful careers in the field of human rights. You’ll have access to the Helena Kennedy Centre’s Justice Hubs – collaborative spaces between staff, students and external networks which specialise in contemporary human rights and social justice issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in law or equivalent. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
Acquire specialist expertise in the field of international or domestic human rights.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Gain a deep understanding of human rights law, principles and policy while building on your existing qualifications.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
Study full or part-time and benefit from wide-ranging teaching methods.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to enter human rights law and advances your existing degree. You'll cover the breadth of human rights theory and practice and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, theory, policy, and practice – developing your practical skills in applying human rights knowledge in the real-world.
The course is underpinned by a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice and is informed by ongoing research and industry practice.
You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. You can also tailor your learning by choosing to complete either an applied project or a dissertation.
**Course topics**
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and practical skills in human rights.
You'll delve into the foundational aspects of human rights – exploring emerging issues like gender equality, discrimination, refugee rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice. After examining the intersection of global health and human rights, you’ll apply your knowledge in your own project or dissertation.
Our teaching philosophy prioritises active and collaborative learning – encouraging you to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
**Applied learning**
This course offers you the opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings through a variety of case studies, live projects and industry links. We’ve established strong relationships with domestic and international human rights stakeholders – providing you with valuable networking opportunities and access to real-world experiences.
**Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a 6 months or 12 months placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
**Networking Opportunities**
You’ll have access to a network of key professionals, researchers and industry specialists – they all support learning and knowledge generation nationally and internationally. Through this network you can attend seminars, internal/external speaker programmes, and guest inputs – further enhancing your understanding of applied human rights in the real world.
We believe our focus on applied learning is essential for preparing students for successful careers in the field of human rights. You’ll have access to the Helena Kennedy Centre’s Justice Hubs – collaborative spaces between staff, students and external networks which specialise in contemporary human rights and social justice issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in law or equivalent. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
Acquire specialist expertise in the field of international or domestic human rights.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Gain a deep understanding of human rights law, principles and policy while building on your existing qualifications.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
Study full or part-time and benefit from wide-ranging teaching methods.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to enter human rights law and advances your existing degree. You'll cover the breadth of human rights theory and practice and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, theory, policy, and practice – developing your practical skills in applying human rights knowledge in the real-world.
The course is underpinned by a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice and is informed by ongoing research and industry practice.
You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. You can also tailor your learning by choosing to complete either an applied project or a dissertation.
**Course topics**
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and practical skills in human rights.
You'll delve into the foundational aspects of human rights – exploring emerging issues like gender equality, discrimination, refugee rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice. After examining the intersection of global health and human rights, you’ll apply your knowledge in your own project or dissertation.
Our teaching philosophy prioritises active and collaborative learning – encouraging you to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
**Applied learning**
This course offers you the opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings through a variety of case studies, live projects and industry links. We’ve established strong relationships with domestic and international human rights stakeholders – providing you with valuable networking opportunities and access to real-world experiences.
**Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a 6 months or 12 months placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
**Networking Opportunities**
You’ll have access to a network of key professionals, researchers and industry specialists – they all support learning and knowledge generation nationally and internationally. Through this network you can attend seminars, internal/external speaker programmes, and guest inputs – further enhancing your understanding of applied human rights in the real world.
We believe our focus on applied learning is essential for preparing students for successful careers in the field of human rights. You’ll have access to the Helena Kennedy Centre’s Justice Hubs – collaborative spaces between staff, students and external networks which specialise in contemporary human rights and social justice issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in law or equivalent. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
Acquire specialist expertise in the field of international or domestic human rights.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Gain a deep understanding of human rights law, principles and policy while building on your existing qualifications.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
Study full or part-time and benefit from wide-ranging teaching methods.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to enter human rights law and advances your existing degree. You'll cover the breadth of human rights theory and practice and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, theory, policy, and practice – developing your practical skills in applying human rights knowledge in the real-world.
The course is underpinned by a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice and is informed by ongoing research and industry practice.
You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. You can also tailor your learning by choosing to complete either an applied project or a dissertation.
**Course topics**
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and practical skills in human rights.
You'll delve into the foundational aspects of human rights – exploring emerging issues like gender equality, discrimination, refugee rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice. After examining the intersection of global health and human rights, you’ll apply your knowledge in your own project or dissertation.
Our teaching philosophy prioritises active and collaborative learning – encouraging you to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
**Applied learning**
This course offers you the opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings through a variety of case studies, live projects and industry links. We’ve established strong relationships with domestic and international human rights stakeholders – providing you with valuable networking opportunities and access to real-world experiences.
**Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a 6 months or 12 months placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
**Networking Opportunities**
You’ll have access to a network of key professionals, researchers and industry specialists – they all support learning and knowledge generation nationally and internationally. Through this network you can attend seminars, internal/external speaker programmes, and guest inputs – further enhancing your understanding of applied human rights in the real world.
We believe our focus on applied learning is essential for preparing students for successful careers in the field of human rights. You’ll have access to the Helena Kennedy Centre’s Justice Hubs – collaborative spaces between staff, students and external networks which specialise in contemporary human rights and social justice issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in law or equivalent. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
Acquire specialist expertise in the field of international or domestic human rights.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Gain a deep understanding of human rights law, principles and policy while building on your existing qualifications.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
Study full or part-time and benefit from wide-ranging teaching methods.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to enter human rights law and advances your existing degree. You'll cover the breadth of human rights theory and practice and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, theory, policy, and practice – developing your practical skills in applying human rights knowledge in the real-world.
The course is underpinned by a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice and is informed by ongoing research and industry practice.
You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. You can also tailor your learning by choosing to complete either an applied project or a dissertation.
**Course topics**
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and practical skills in human rights.
You'll delve into the foundational aspects of human rights – exploring emerging issues like gender equality, discrimination, refugee rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice. After examining the intersection of global health and human rights, you’ll apply your knowledge in your own project or dissertation.
Our teaching philosophy prioritises active and collaborative learning – encouraging you to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
**Applied learning**
This course offers you the opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings through a variety of case studies, live projects and industry links. We’ve established strong relationships with domestic and international human rights stakeholders – providing you with valuable networking opportunities and access to real-world experiences.
**Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a 6 months or 12 months placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
**Networking Opportunities**
You’ll have access to a network of key professionals, researchers and industry specialists – they all support learning and knowledge generation nationally and internationally. Through this network you can attend seminars, internal/external speaker programmes, and guest inputs – further enhancing your understanding of applied human rights in the real world.
We believe our focus on applied learning is essential for preparing students for successful careers in the field of human rights. You’ll have access to the Helena Kennedy Centre’s Justice Hubs – collaborative spaces between staff, students and external networks which specialise in contemporary human rights and social justice issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in law or equivalent. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
Acquire specialist expertise in the field of international or domestic human rights.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Gain a deep understanding of human rights law, principles and policy while building on your existing qualifications.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
Study full or part-time and benefit from wide-ranging teaching methods.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to enter human rights law and advances your existing degree. You'll cover the breadth of human rights theory and practice and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, theory, policy, and practice – developing your practical skills in applying human rights knowledge in the real-world.
The course is underpinned by a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice and is informed by ongoing research and industry practice.
You’ll benefit from a variety of teaching methods, whether you’re studying full-time or part-time. You can also tailor your learning by choosing to complete either an applied project or a dissertation.
**Course topics**
This course offers you the opportunity to develop a deep understanding and practical skills in human rights.
You'll delve into the foundational aspects of human rights – exploring emerging issues like gender equality, discrimination, refugee rights, environmental sustainability and climate justice. After examining the intersection of global health and human rights, you’ll apply your knowledge in your own project or dissertation.
Our teaching philosophy prioritises active and collaborative learning – encouraging you to develop critical thinking skills and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world situations.
**Applied learning**
This course offers you the opportunity to apply your learning in practical settings through a variety of case studies, live projects and industry links. We’ve established strong relationships with domestic and international human rights stakeholders – providing you with valuable networking opportunities and access to real-world experiences.
**Work placements**
You’ll have the opportunity to arrange a 6 months or 12 months placement in between your second and third years. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career – and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.
**Networking Opportunities**
You’ll have access to a network of key professionals, researchers and industry specialists – they all support learning and knowledge generation nationally and internationally. Through this network you can attend seminars, internal/external speaker programmes, and guest inputs – further enhancing your understanding of applied human rights in the real world.
We believe our focus on applied learning is essential for preparing students for successful careers in the field of human rights. You’ll have access to the Helena Kennedy Centre’s Justice Hubs – collaborative spaces between staff, students and external networks which specialise in contemporary human rights and social justice issues.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in law or equivalent. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
MA
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
- Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
- Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
- Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course provides a supportive learning experience that employs wide-ranging means to impart understanding of contemporary issues from gender violence and radicalisation to asylum and global security. Your skills will be applied through working with academics and practitioners and you are offered an opportunity to work with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- a dissertation on specialist areas
- teaching input from human rights organisations
- human rights case studies from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Council, United Nations, Amnesty and Clarion Global
- engagement with live projects, events and simulated cases
- workshops
- student presentations
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
This course offers you the opportunity to take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on a range of practical human rights projects, public events, case reviews, seminars and workshops.
**Live projects**
Throughout the course, you will engage with live projects that allow you knowledge and understanding of contemporary human rights cases and issues. You can also opt to take part in a project on human rights, rather than a dissertation.
**Networking opportunities**
As well as engaging regularly with human rights practitioners, specialists and organisations (past speakers include Shami Chakrabarti and Trevor Phillips) there will be ample opportunity for workplace networking, internships and involvement in planning events. You will also interact regularly with the research work of staff in the Human Rights and Social Justice and Social-Legal Research Clusters, as well as the Department of Law and Criminology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines. We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
- Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
- Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
- Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course provides a supportive learning experience that employs wide-ranging means to impart understanding of contemporary issues from gender violence and radicalisation to asylum and global security. Your skills will be applied through working with academics and practitioners and you are offered an opportunity to work with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- a dissertation on specialist areas
- teaching input from human rights organisations
- human rights case studies from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Council, United Nations, Amnesty and Clarion Global
- engagement with live projects, events and simulated cases
- workshops
- student presentations
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
This course offers you the opportunity to take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on a range of practical human rights projects, public events, case reviews, seminars and workshops.
**Live projects**
Throughout the course, you will engage with live projects that allow you knowledge and understanding of contemporary human rights cases and issues. You can also opt to take part in a project on human rights, rather than a dissertation.
**Networking opportunities**
As well as engaging regularly with human rights practitioners, specialists and organisations (past speakers include Shami Chakrabarti and Trevor Phillips) there will be ample opportunity for workplace networking, internships and involvement in planning events. You will also interact regularly with the research work of staff in the Human Rights and Social Justice and Social-Legal Research Clusters, as well as the Department of Law and Criminology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines. We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
- Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
- Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
- Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course provides a supportive learning experience that employs wide-ranging means to impart understanding of contemporary issues from gender violence and radicalisation to asylum and global security. Your skills will be applied through working with academics and practitioners and you are offered an opportunity to work with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- a dissertation on specialist areas
- teaching input from human rights organisations
- human rights case studies from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Council, United Nations, Amnesty and Clarion Global
- engagement with live projects, events and simulated cases
- workshops
- student presentations
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
This course offers you the opportunity to take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on a range of practical human rights projects, public events, case reviews, seminars and workshops.
**Live projects**
Throughout the course, you will engage with live projects that allow you knowledge and understanding of contemporary human rights cases and issues. You can also opt to take part in a project on human rights, rather than a dissertation.
**Networking opportunities**
As well as engaging regularly with human rights practitioners, specialists and organisations (past speakers include Shami Chakrabarti and Trevor Phillips) there will be ample opportunity for workplace networking, internships and involvement in planning events. You will also interact regularly with the research work of staff in the Human Rights and Social Justice and Social-Legal Research Clusters, as well as the Department of Law and Criminology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines. We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
- Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
- Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
- Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course provides a supportive learning experience that employs wide-ranging means to impart understanding of contemporary issues from gender violence and radicalisation to asylum and global security. Your skills will be applied through working with academics and practitioners and you are offered an opportunity to work with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- a dissertation on specialist areas
- teaching input from human rights organisations
- human rights case studies from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Council, United Nations, Amnesty and Clarion Global
- engagement with live projects, events and simulated cases
- workshops
- student presentations
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
This course offers you the opportunity to take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on a range of practical human rights projects, public events, case reviews, seminars and workshops.
**Live projects**
Throughout the course, you will engage with live projects that allow you knowledge and understanding of contemporary human rights cases and issues. You can also opt to take part in a project on human rights, rather than a dissertation.
**Networking opportunities**
As well as engaging regularly with human rights practitioners, specialists and organisations (past speakers include Shami Chakrabarti and Trevor Phillips) there will be ample opportunity for workplace networking, internships and involvement in planning events. You will also interact regularly with the research work of staff in the Human Rights and Social Justice and Social-Legal Research Clusters, as well as the Department of Law and Criminology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines. We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
- Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
- Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
- Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course provides a supportive learning experience that employs wide-ranging means to impart understanding of contemporary issues from gender violence and radicalisation to asylum and global security. Your skills will be applied through working with academics and practitioners and you are offered an opportunity to work with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- a dissertation on specialist areas
- teaching input from human rights organisations
- human rights case studies from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Council, United Nations, Amnesty and Clarion Global
- engagement with live projects, events and simulated cases
- workshops
- student presentations
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
This course offers you the opportunity to take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on a range of practical human rights projects, public events, case reviews, seminars and workshops.
**Live projects**
Throughout the course, you will engage with live projects that allow you knowledge and understanding of contemporary human rights cases and issues. You can also opt to take part in a project on human rights, rather than a dissertation.
**Networking opportunities**
As well as engaging regularly with human rights practitioners, specialists and organisations (past speakers include Shami Chakrabarti and Trevor Phillips) there will be ample opportunity for workplace networking, internships and involvement in planning events. You will also interact regularly with the research work of staff in the Human Rights and Social Justice and Social-Legal Research Clusters, as well as the Department of Law and Criminology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines. We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
Summary
**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will mainly be delivered at our Collegiate campus until December 2024 while we get our new facilities ready. From January 2025 you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.**
**Course summary**
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
- Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
- Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
- Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.
This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.
**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course provides a supportive learning experience that employs wide-ranging means to impart understanding of contemporary issues from gender violence and radicalisation to asylum and global security. Your skills will be applied through working with academics and practitioners and you are offered an opportunity to work with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- a dissertation on specialist areas
- teaching input from human rights organisations
- human rights case studies from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, British Council, United Nations, Amnesty and Clarion Global
- engagement with live projects, events and simulated cases
- workshops
- student presentations
**Applied learning**
**Work placements**
This course offers you the opportunity to take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice on a range of practical human rights projects, public events, case reviews, seminars and workshops.
**Live projects**
Throughout the course, you will engage with live projects that allow you knowledge and understanding of contemporary human rights cases and issues. You can also opt to take part in a project on human rights, rather than a dissertation.
**Networking opportunities**
As well as engaging regularly with human rights practitioners, specialists and organisations (past speakers include Shami Chakrabarti and Trevor Phillips) there will be ample opportunity for workplace networking, internships and involvement in planning events. You will also interact regularly with the research work of staff in the Human Rights and Social Justice and Social-Legal Research Clusters, as well as the Department of Law and Criminology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines. We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field. If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more - https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/how-to-apply/recognise-prior-learning |
| Location | City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB |
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