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University of Manchester: Human Rights - Law/Political Science Pathway
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This MA Human Rights course is ideal if you want to study the political, legal and ethical challenges raised by widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It’s designed to give you insight into developments in international politics, political theory and law, so you can better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the course addresses pressing human rights questions through compulsory course units and a wide range of optional choices. Mandatory units include Research Design and Skills, Human Rights in World Politics and a 60-credit dissertation.
Optional course units reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the course, covering highly debated questions from the ethics of killing, gender inequalities and security across international contexts.
This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in government, NGOs, international organisations, education, journalism or any role where advanced knowledge of human rights and the ability to communicate it effectively is essential.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This MA Human Rights course is ideal if you want to study the political, legal and ethical challenges raised by widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It’s designed to give you insight into developments in international politics, political theory and law, so you can better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the course addresses pressing human rights questions through compulsory course units and a wide range of optional choices. Mandatory units include Research Design and Skills, Human Rights in World Politics and a 60-credit dissertation.
Optional course units reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the course, covering highly debated questions from the ethics of killing, gender inequalities and security across international contexts.
This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in government, NGOs, international organisations, education, journalism or any role where advanced knowledge of human rights and the ability to communicate it effectively is essential.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This MA Human Rights course will appeal to you if you have an interest in the political, legal and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It is an interdisciplinary degree which allows you exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the degree addresses the pressing questions relating to human rights, through the compulsory course units and varied optional course units.
This course is designed for those of you who are interested in careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This MA Human Rights course will appeal to you if you have an interest in the political, legal and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It is an interdisciplinary degree which allows you exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the degree addresses the pressing questions relating to human rights, through the compulsory course units and varied optional course units.
This course is designed for those of you who are interested in careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MA (Res)
Summary
This MA Human Rights course is ideal if you want to study the political, legal and ethical challenges raised by widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It’s designed to give you insight into developments in international politics, political theory and law, so you can better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the course addresses pressing human rights questions through compulsory course units and a wide range of optional choices. Mandatory units include Research Design and Skills, Human Rights in World Politics and a 60-credit dissertation.
Optional course units reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the course, covering highly debated questions from the ethics of killing, gender inequalities and security across international contexts.
This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in government, NGOs, international organisations, education, journalism or any role where advanced knowledge of human rights and the ability to communicate it effectively is essential.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This MA Human Rights course is ideal if you want to study the political, legal and ethical challenges raised by widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It’s designed to give you insight into developments in international politics, political theory and law, so you can better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the course addresses pressing human rights questions through compulsory course units and a wide range of optional choices. Mandatory units include Research Design and Skills, Human Rights in World Politics and a 60-credit dissertation.
Optional course units reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the course, covering highly debated questions from the ethics of killing, gender inequalities and security across international contexts.
This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in government, NGOs, international organisations, education, journalism or any role where advanced knowledge of human rights and the ability to communicate it effectively is essential.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This MA Human Rights course will appeal to you if you have an interest in the political, legal and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It is an interdisciplinary degree which allows you exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the degree addresses the pressing questions relating to human rights, through the compulsory course units and varied optional course units.
This course is designed for those of you who are interested in careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
This MA Human Rights course will appeal to you if you have an interest in the political, legal and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It is an interdisciplinary degree which allows you exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
The central focus of the degree addresses the pressing questions relating to human rights, through the compulsory course units and varied optional course units.
This course is designed for those of you who are interested in careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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