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

University of Manchester

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    The University of Manchester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • 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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£ 26,000per year

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University information

University of Manchester

University of Manchester

  • University League Table

    28th

  • Campus address

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

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    19th out of 74

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    / Max 233
    165 71%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    9th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    78th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    172 73%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    22nd

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.83 71%

    107th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    165 76%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    44th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    67th

    5

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