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MA Human Rights - Law/Political Science Pathway (Standard Route)
Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
The University of Manchester
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course description
This MA Human Rights course will appeal particularly to you if you have 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.
The central focus of the degree addresses the pressing questions relating to human rights, through the compulsory course units and varied optional course units. This `standard route' course is designed for students for who are interested in careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage.
Teaching and learning
Part-time students complete the full-time course over two years. There are no evening or weekend course units available on the part-time route.
You must first check the schedule of the compulsory units and then select your optional units to suit your requirements.
Updated timetable information will be available from mid-August and you will have the opportunity to discuss your unit choices during induction week with your course director.
Coursework and assessment
Courses are taught through a combination of methods including interactive lectures and seminars. You will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as exams, essays, presentations and tutorials.
Career opportunities
In recent years, our MA Human Rights graduates have progressed into careers in a variety of sectors, including:
academia;
the civil service;
journalism;
the NGO sector, and;
a wide range of related positions in both the public and private sectors.
As a School of Social Sciences postgraduate at Manchester, you will also have access to an array of careers support tailored to your career or further study.
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Germany
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- Sudan
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£ 20,500per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, England
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Subject ranking
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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