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Development and Human Rights, MA

Swansea University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Singleton Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

The MA in Development and Human Rights combines insights from the fields of development studies, politics, and international law.

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.

DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The course 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.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,250per year

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

University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales

Swansea University is proud of its diverse student community, with students and staff from over 130 countries.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Swansea offers highly rated teaching and is ranked in the top 40 UK universities (Complete University Guide 2024).

Subject rankings

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    31st out of 104 3

    42nd out of 109 8

    39th out of 80 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    128 56%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    27th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.02 80%

    38th

    9
  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    131 59%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    71st

    32
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.05 81%

    17th

    9
  • Entry standards

    / Max 219
    126 59%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    31st

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.75 75%

    57th

    37

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