Course Overview

Our program has a strong emphasis on professional development. This program is designed for postgraduates who want to make a significant contribution to the human rights agenda internationally with civil society organizations, governments, and the public and private sectors. You will be exposed to legal, political, sociological, and anthropological approaches to human rights promotion and protection in a globalized world. Partners in this programme include the University of Roehampton (London, UK), Göteborgs universitet and Universidad de Deusto (Bilbao, Spain). As well as teaching and research of the highest standards, they offer specialist expertise in human rights law, the rights of indigenous peoples, and research methods. Underpinning the program is an understanding of human rights practice that goes beyond but does not ignore the law. We will use the development, critique, application, and consequences of law to understand human rights practice. By the end of the course, you will have gained a holistic understanding of human rights in a broader social and political context. Central to this program is a work placement, which may involve working with the organizations of the state, civil society, or the corporate sector.

General Eligibility

You should usually hold a second-class honors degree (certain programs may require a 2:1) from a recognized British or overseas university.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.