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Overview
The cutting-edge content looks at human rights issues from a practical perspective as well as a theoretical and legal one. We offer a wide range of elective modules. The topics address emerging issues in human rights, such as the impact of environmental destruction on human rights; human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals; or cultural genocide.
Modes of study: Online
Career opportunities
This Human Rights programme from University of London 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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
- Researching human rights: social science research methods
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
MSc- 180 credits PGDip - 120 credits PGCert - 60 credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
International Relations International Development Public Policy View 53 other Masters in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree (e.g. bachelor) 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
4125 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8250 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4125 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8250 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
- MA £8250
- Postgraduate Diploma £6600
- Postgraduate Certificate £3300
- Individual module [stand-alone] £1430
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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