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MA Human Rights - Law/Political Science Pathway (Research Route)

University of Manchester

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MA in Human Rights focuses on the pressing questions of human rights. Can there be space for human rights in world affairs Who is responsible for the protection of human rights in world politics These theoretical and practical concerns form the central focus of the degree and are addressed through the compulsory course units. This research route course is designed for students who wish to progress to PhD study. It will appeal particularly to those with an interest in the political, legal and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally. The course provides you with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It is an interdisciplinary degree which allows you 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.

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Tuition fees

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£ 28,400per year

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University information

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    23rd out of 113 1

    15th out of 77 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    165 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    35th

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    99th

    8
  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    158 80%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    34th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    66th

    1

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