Overview
The Applied Human Rights programme from Sheffield Hallam University builds on your existing credentials, providing a thorough understanding of the human rights and social justice challenges we face today, while increasing your employability and preparing you for a rewarding career. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to become a skilled and knowledgeable human rights advocate/activist.
Key facts
- Gain expertise in international and domestic human rights.
- Explore topics like gender equality and sustainability.
- Make a positive impact at our Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
- Work alongside practitioners to prepare for a rewarding career in the field.
- Develop critical thinking and practical skills in dynamic and collaborative environments.
Careers and opportunities
This course prepares you for a career in human rights and social justice, with skills applicable to global organisations such as the United Nations, or to organisations within the UK. Aligned with the United Nations Capability Framework, the degree equips you with the tools you need to succeed in the competitive job market and advance your career.
This course prepares you for a career in:
- Human rights law
- Human rights advocacy
- Policy or development work
- Non-governmental organisations
- Local and central government services
- Research and development organisations
- Academia or teaching
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Rights And Emerging Issues
- Environmental Rights, Sustainability And Climate Justice
- Gender, Equality And Discrimination
- Global Health And Human Rights
- Refugee Rights
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. There are no deadlines for masters courses, but courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 161 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines.
- They also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17725 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17725 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10620 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Sheffield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Human Rights.
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