MA Human Rights - Political Science (Standard Route) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Manchester |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

PoliticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This 'standard route' course is designed for students that want to enter careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage. This course draws on recognised expertise and appeal particularly to those with an interest in the political and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally. The course delivers an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. Students will gain exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made. Assessment is by class presentations, essays and 12-15,000 word dissertation.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

This 'standard route' course is designed for students that want to enter careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage. This course draws on recognised expertise and appeal particularly to those with an interest in the political and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally. The course delivers an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. Students will gain exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made. Assessment is by class presentations, essays and 12-15,000 word dissertation.

Admission Requirements

3+
7+
103+

Jan-2000

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