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University of Roehampton: Human Rights and International Relations

Institution University of Roehampton View institution profile
Department Social Sciences
Web www.roehampton.ac.uk
Email postgradadmissions@roehampton.ac.uk
Telephone 020 8392 3314
Study type Taught

Summary

This is the UK's only master's in Human Rights and International Relations. It will help you become a skilled professional in the field of promoting and protecting human rights. You will gain a critical understanding of the central role that human rights play in current international debates.

On this challenging programme you'll explore the role of human rights and international relations in issues such as terrorism, struggles for democratic freedoms, genocide, defence policy, climate change and social justice. You will graduate with the skills to succeed in a highly competitive environment for international human rights advocacy and protection. Our programme draws upon a range of disciplines in law, politics, sociology, history and philosophy. This holistic approach will enable you to choose a specialisation and tailor your own research project according to your interests.

Gain international experience in the field by taking part in our annual research study trip to learn about the promotion and protection of human rights.

You will be taught by active researchers who are committed to social justice and have made groundbreaking impacts on society. The Crucible Centre for Human Rights Research is a multidisciplinary research centre conducting research on a range of contemporary human rights, migration and related issues. You will benefit from regular workshops and seminars that the centre holds as well as being a part of major EU-funded projects and activities.

London's diverse international community is central to this programme, which has an established network with human rights organisations to help provide you with opportunities for professional work placements for launching your career.

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University of Roehampton

At the University of Roehampton London, we offer a first-class educational experience, designed to help you reach your full potential and get the career you want. Whether you want to study for professional or personal development, we have a diverse range of postgraduate taught and research programmes for you to choose from. We are unique among London universities with a beautiful parkland campus and excellent facilities, located south-west London, allowing our students to study in an environment that places an emphasis on teaching and research excellence.

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