Overview
This Human Rights and Diplomacy MSc course from University of Stirling is an interdisciplinary course that combines Law, Philosophy and Politics of human rights.
You’ll learn about the practice and theory of human rights laws and politics, the UN human rights institutions, their history and their philosophical foundations. You’ll be taught by top human rights researchers and will be given practical training from experienced UN personnel in negotiating draft documents, and learning how to make a difference.
The course includes a 5-day study visit to Geneva for all students, to observe the Human Rights Council in session. Additionally, for the final three months of the course, if your profile is strong enough then you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a highly desirable internship, or else to pursue projects with human rights organisations or to tackle a traditional dissertation.
Career opportunities:
Our MSc Human Rights and Diplomacy course has a strong focus on employability.
- Students who successfully undertake an internship or professional project will gain hands-on experience of human rights diplomacy, backed up by the academic theoretical and legal knowledge developed in the spring and summer modules. Students will also be well placed to pursue an academic career by continuing onto PhD or commensurate research career possibilities, a route that will be further supported by undertaking the traditional academic dissertation.
- Work in the UN institutions or in NGOs are clear options for graduates of this course, and the networked development of the internship or professional project you apply for will be coordinated by UNITAR and Stirling staff together as a strong route into such employment. Likewise, graduates of the programme will be well placed for employment in the private sector.
There is an increasing focus on business and human rights and companies seeking to align with international best practice, including compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals and international human rights obligations. Graduates in both human rights and diplomacy will be best placed as future leaders in terms of emerging best practice.
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Courses include:
- Human Rights in Practice
- Human Rights Theory
- Approaches to Human Rights
- Skills for the International Human Rights Institutions
- Preparation for Independent Working
- Human Rights Internship
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.
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- 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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General requirements
- A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
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International
21600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21600 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
10100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10100 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
£10100: Students from the Republic of Ireland
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