Human Rights and International Conflict

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. 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.