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MA Applied Human Rights

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Human rights defenders strive for a world in which human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled. In our interdisciplinary MA, you will learn to bridge the gap between theory and practice by combining hands-on experience with academic enquiry. Discover the theoretical frameworks and practical skills which make advances in human rights possible. You do not need a Law or Human Rights undergraduate degree to apply for this MA. We consider applicants for entry to this course with an undergraduate degree in the social sciences, arts and humanities, and vocational courses such as social work. These disciplines are relevant to the wide range of careers available in human rights, including research and documentation, advocacy, campaigning monitoring and evaluation, fundraising, and movement building and organisation strengthening. You’ll study different aspects of human rights practice: including leadership and the strategies employed and the debates, institutions and political structures that human rights defenders seek to influence. You'll learn directly from human rights defenders with first-hand experience in governmental, judicial, and grassroots roles. You'll also develop a range of fieldwork, advocacy and legal skills and apply these on a placement in the UK or South Africa. The Applied Human Rights MA is designed in association with the UNESCO Chair at CAHR. The Centre for Applied Human Rights is based in the Research Centre for Social Sciences on Campus West.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 26,900per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    19th out of 113 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    153 70%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    41st

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    74th

    4

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