Overview

The Human Rights and International Conflict MA course from London Metropolitan University explores the relation of states and their international organisations to the idea and practice of human rights.

Quick Facts:

You’ll gain a strong grasp of the moral, ethical, political and legal issues at stake in international relations and conflicts, including the current conflict between Islamism and the international community of states.
Taught by published experts in human rights, peace and conflict studies, international relations, politics, history, philosophy and women’s studies, the master’s degree will equip you with the kind of understanding necessary to work for peace, justice and human rights in the real world.
You’ll confront the issue of how to reconcile theoretical unconditional rights with a consequentialist ethic of political responsibility and security. You’ll also explore particular interests, problems and conflicts that demand judgement and action.

Career opportunities:

Graduates of this course have opportunities for employment in the private, public and third sectors. Graduates have gone on to work in private, public and third sectors. Some graduates also go on to study a PhD.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History and Theory of Human Rights

Human Rights and International Conflict Dissertation

Human Rights and the International Order

International Conflict Resolution

American Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
Human Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00 , International

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You are advised to apply as early as possible as applications will only be considered if there are places available on the course.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations International Law Civil & Private Law View 336 other Masters in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will be required to have:

at least a 2:1 at undergraduate level in a humanities or social science subject (candidates with other qualifications or relevant vocational experience may be considered)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

UK: £1,225 per 20 credits

Int: £2,225 per 20 credits

January UK:

Full-time: £18,150 per year
Part-time: £1,170 per 20 credits

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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