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MSc Psychology of Mental Health

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    York campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

In a fast-changing, increasingly interconnected world, there has never been a more important time to understand how the workings of international politics affect human rights all over the globe.

Learn how the global politics of trade, migration, health, sustainable development, conflict, and new global security challenges affect the human rights of people in various regions of our world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and Latin America. By familiarizing you with diverse theoretical perspectives on the issues, this course will enable you better understand how big-picture global politics shapes the human rights environment in all corners of the world. It will provide clarity on the global challenges and opportunities for human rights in the 21st-century.

Careers and skills

Our students go on to careers in international organisations, the media, law, the civil service, politics, journalism and business.

This MA course is an excellent pathway to careers in a wide range of private and public sector organisations, and for further academic study in international relations and political science.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 31,900per year

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

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    9th out of 118 3

    3rd out of 73

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    165 78%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    14th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    20th

    15
  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    149 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.74 69%

    67th

    1

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