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University of Leicester: Human Rights and Global Ethics, by distance learning

Institution University of Leicester View institution profile
Department School of History, Politics and International Relations
Web le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates
Email study@le.ac.uk
Telephone 0116 2525281
Study type Taught

Summary

The issues facing human rights are worldwide, so it makes sense that you can study them from anywhere. In this distance learning degree, you’ll gain a solid grounding in the political and international theory of human rights and global ethics.

This course combines the study of the main theories and concepts related to human rights and global ethics with detailed empirical analysis of issues such as intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees, animal rights, security and war.

By taking this course you will gain a thorough grounding in the political and international theory of human rights and global ethics. You will develop your knowledge of the different theoretical and political perspectives on human rights and study in depth the global political context of pressing ethical issues.

The degree will equip you with the competencies and skills to understand and participate in contemporary debates in human rights and global ethics and to analyse politics and international relations using a mixture of normative, theoretical and empirical tools.

You will gain the knowledge and skills relevant to employment and career development in government, media, business, non-governmental organisations and any professional context in which cross-cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness is a requirement.

By choosing to study by distance learning, you will have the flexibility to fit your study around existing commitments and enhance your career prospects without having to leave employment.

What's the difference? - For the MA you will complete two core modules, two option modules and a dissertation.

  • For the PGDip you will complete two core modules and two option modules.

  • For the PGCert you will complete two core modules.

  • The PGDip and PGCert are not available as full-time courses.

MA

Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert

Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip

Established in 1921, the University of Leicester is a highly regarded research-driven institution in the heart of the UK, with a 100-year heritage in delivering top-quality education.

Powered by world-class research, the University of Leicester delivers research-inspired education across the Sciences, Humanities, Law, Medicine, the Arts and Business, with staff and students collaborating to create, share and apply knowledge to change the world. We are a world-leading, diverse and inclusive university based in the UK’s most multicultural city.

The Student Population

Study Mode %
Full Time 88%
Part Time 12%

Study Level Headcount

UG 14112
PG 6730

Student Nationality % …

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