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International Politics and Human Rights MA

City, University of London

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Northampton Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    30-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Key information

Explore how human rights have transformed the world we live in. You will reflect on why daily violations of human rights continue and consider what you can do about it. Our globally respected Masters in International Politics and Human Rights is designed to improve your capacity to critically evaluate the international system and the ways in which human rights are (or are not) protected.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

During this International Politics and Human Rights MA, you will develop theoretical and practical knowledge of human rights, and how they have shape the world we live in.

We help you to unpick complex concepts that shape our understanding of the world and identify their impact on global events.

This is a constantly evolving subject in a rapidly changing world. As such you will explore unique specialisms supported by up to the minute research.

You will graduate with the ability to undertake in-depth research, confidently challenge explanations of social and political life, and evaluate international relationships between major bodies including governments and transnational networks.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.


Master of Arts (MA)

Career

Our International Politics and Human Rights MA will help you to develop a range of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers.

You will be particularly highly skilled in research, analysis and presentation. These skills are attractive to organisations such as government bodies, non-government organisations, charities, consultancies and thinktanks.

Graduates from this programme have been recruited by the following organisations:



  • UNESCO

  • Amnesty International

  • The Open Rights Group

  • The Grass Roots Group

  • The United Nations

  • US Embassy

  • International Crisis Group

  • Ministry of Economy and Finance
  • European External Action Service.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,320per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

City, University of London

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    City, University of London, Northampton Square, City of London, EC1V 0HB, England

Nearly all degrees offer the opportunity of a work placement, a clinical placement or time studying abroad. Many offer professional accreditation.
A welcoming and diverse community with buddy schemes, student counselling, Students' Union with active student societies, and an award-winning student centre.
Partnerships with more than 100 leading institutions around the world bring exciting opportunities to study abroad and gain international work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    60th out of 109 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    130 59%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    92nd

    37
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.60 72%

    95th

    9

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