Overview

You will examine critical global issues facing the 21st century societies through a dynamic course that combines theoretical and applied perspectives.

Taught by leading experts, you will apply legal theory, political insights and specialist research and planning tools in the analysis of the interface between human development and human rights in international public policy, including aid policy.

Career opportunities

The Development and Human Rights programme from Swansea University will provide you with a through grounding in the interface between human rights and human development in international public policy and in international law. In addition, you will develop your critical analytical skills and specialists skills in planning tools used in professional practice.

Graduates from this course are well placed to enter professional employment, working with foreign or aid ministries, in national public sectors, or with other humanitarian organisations, including inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Human Rights Law

Conceptual Issues In the Theory and Practice of Social Sciences

Rights-based Approaches to Development

Human rights, Humanitarian Intervention and Global Justice: Moral Problems International Politics.

Southeast Asian Security

Critical Security Studies: Issues and Approaches in Contemporary Security

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law International Development Political Science View 230 other Masters in International Development in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

The typical entry requirement is a degree in any background, normally a 2:2 with a minimum of 55% overall. Overseas and European applicants must achieve IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English test.

Student insurance

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

21250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21250 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9700 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time 2 years:

National: £ 4,850
International: £ 10,650

Part-time 3 years:

National: £ 3,250
International: £ 7,100

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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