Overview

The Human Rights MA, PGDip, PGCert programme from University of London cutting-edge course content examines human rights issues from a practical perspective as well as theoretical and legal ones, so you’ll learn the essential skills needed to work in the field. Employers praise our MA for delivering the training and knowledge that human rights professionals need for a successful career today.

The University of London is a truly global institution. While studying online, you’ll be able to connect with fellow current or aspiring human rights professionals around the world, benefiting from their diverse perspectives and experiences.

Enjoy flexibility in terms of what, when and how you study. Fully online teaching lets you learn in your own time, without relocating. The MA can be studied part-time in a minimum of two years or up to five years, so there's no need to put your career on hold.

Career opportunities:

This MA degree is designed for those who wish to develop or enhance careers in a range of professional contexts in the human rights or humanitarian fields.

Graduates of the related on-campus MA have gone on to work for major international NGOs including Amnesty International, Oxfam, Friends of the Earth and Anti-Slavery International, as well as several UN agencies, businesses, academia and in government.

Students can also specialise in developing research skills in human rights for future PhD studies. The School of Advanced Study also offers a PhD programme in human rights by distance learning or on campus.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding human rights

Securing human rights

Translating human rights into international law

Genocide, gross human rights violations and reconciliation

Securing human rights in development and conflict

Topics in international human rights law

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Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations International Law Public Policy View 70 other Masters in International Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

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General requirements

If applying for the MA or PG Diploma then you will need

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor's) which is considered at least comparable to a UK upper second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University.

If you do not meet the entrance requirements you may still apply. Each application will be considered on an individual basis by the Programme Director, giving attention to alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience in the field of human rights, broadly understood.

If applying for the PG Certificate then you will need

An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor's) which is considered at least comparable to a UK lower second class honours degree, from an institution acceptable to the University or

At least five years acceptable* work experience

* acceptable work experience is to be considered on an individual basis once a formal online application has been submitted

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Tuition Fees

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4977 GBP / year

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4977 GBP / year

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Additional Details

MA £9954

Postgraduate Diploma £7974

Postgraduate Certificate £3987

Funding

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