
Overview
Political, social and economic challenges are frequently articulated through the language of human rights. Is the rise of human rights discourse an emblem of hope and a political horizon, mobilising resistance to human need and suffering? Or do human rights claims deflect more radical political demands and block real transformation? Can the manifold crises of contemporary life be made more intelligible through the frame of human rights?
These are just some of the questions taken up in this degree. We are proud to offer this exciting and innovative Master’s degree, leading to the award of an LLM or MA Human Rights . The distinctive focus of the Human Rights course at Birkbeck, University of London is on theoretically informed and multidisciplinary approaches to human rights. It aims to expose you to a critical and contextual engagement with the subject. You will study human rights in their legal, political, sociological, anthropological and philosophical contexts.
You will be introduced to a wide variety of approaches to research across a range of disciplines, and to the theoretical frameworks for advanced legal scholarship. You will also take specialist courses, choosing from a wide range of subjects in the area of human rights.
Careers and Employability
Graduates can pursue careers in the legal profession, government and the public sector, and research or journalism. Possible professions include human rights lawyer, barrister, or human resources officer. This degree may also be useful in becoming a researcher, journalist, or trading standards officer.
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Courses include:
- AIssues in International Law and Human Rights
- The History and Philosophy of Human Rights
- Cultures of Human Rights
- Equality and the Law
- Explorations in Art and Human Rights
- Futures: The Globalization of Human Rights
- Healthcare and Human Rights
- Human Rights in Britain
- International Rights of Minorities
- Regulating New Technologies and Uncertain Risks
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- A second-class honours degree in law, the humanities or social sciences; other good honours degrees will be considered.
- Relevant experience may take the place of academic qualifications. Your personal statement as to why you want to take the programme, and your academic and/or professional references will also be important.
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International
16800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
11000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11000 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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