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Start date
01/09/2017
End date
30/09/2018
An online MA in Understanding and Securing Human Rights in collaboration with the School of Advanced Study
This intellectually rigorous degree explores human rights from a range of fields of study, including law, international relations, sociology, development and environmental justice. This cutting-edge and interdisciplinary approach widens the frame of debate, providing an extensive range of perspectives through which to understand contemporary human rights issues.
This career-orientated and practice-focused MA aims to develop the next generation of human rights professionals by developing critical thinking alongside practical, solution-based skills, including campaigning, fundraising, legal analysis and research - all of which are important for work in the broad field of human rights.
Programme details
Objectives
The MA in Understanding and Securing Human Rights prepares you to:
You study this online programme from the comfort of your home computer and access the course content through a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE also gives you access to:
Career enhancement
This MA enables you to combine your studies with your ongoing professional and domestic commitments. This programme is designed for those who wish to pursue careers in a range of professional contexts in the human rights or humanitarian fields.
Graduates of the long-standing on-campus MA in Understanding and Securing Human Rights have gone on to work for an impressive range of organisations, including major international NGOs like Amnesty International, Oxfam, Friends of the Earth and Anti-Slavery International, several UN agencies, businesses, academia and in government.
Students will have access to online support in finding internships. This includes Question and Answer sessions with the Programme Director and videos from alumni and other human rights professionals on how to make the most of internships for career progression.
Your time commitment
All modules run during two 20-week study sessions throughout the year. You register for up to two modules per session of study and should expect to devote between 15-20 nominal hours a week to your studies during these periods.
Summary of key dates
Understanding and Securing Human Rights
To apply please visit our website using the link: http://bit.ly/2to5Xgh
MA 2-5 years £8,100 / Postgraduate Diploma 2-5 years £6,480 / Postgraduate Certificate 1-5 years £3,240