MA in Human Rights & International Relations
University of Roehampton
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 8,500 *
Application deadline
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* for full time UK students, for EU and International £14,875 (full-time)
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Introduction
This is the UK's only master's in Human Rights and International Relations and will help you gain a critical understanding of the central role that human rights play in current international debates.
In this challenging programme, you'll explore the role of human rights and international relations in issues such as terrorism, struggles for democratic freedoms, genocide, defence policy, climate change and social justice. You will graduate with the skills to succeed in a highly competitive environment for international human rights advocacy and protection.
The course engages you in the core issues in the study of international relations alongside the theory and practice of human rights from a variety of perspectives. It starts by introducing you to core international relations, historical, philosophical, legal, sociological and theological debates in human rights. You will be exposed to the latest methods in human rights research, equipping you with the skills to conduct your own research in the world of human rights promotion and protection.
You will have the opportunity to get first-hand experience in the field by choosing a work experience module working within a London-based human rights organisation and gain international experience in the field by taking part in our annual research study trip to learn about the promotion and protection of human rights.
You will be taught by active researchers who are committed to social justice and have made groundbreaking impacts on society. The Crucible Centre for Human Rights Research is a multidisciplinary research centre conducting research on a range of contemporary human rights, migration and related issues. You will benefit from regular workshops and seminars that the centre holds as well as being a part of major EU-funded projects and activities.
London's diverse international community is central to this programme, which has an established network with human rights organisations to help provide you with opportunities for professional work placements for launching your career.
Our Research
Our research is led by a multi-disciplinary team of sociologists, criminologists, social anthropologists and socio-legal scholars, united by a sociological approach to exploring inequalities, prejudice and social trends as they relate to social justice in diverse societies. Our work on social justice centres around four principal research themes: citizenship, migration and rights; personal life, sexuality and identity; social and political violence; and health policies, illness and well-being. Click here to view our research page.
Why this course
- We are ranked 6th in the UK for the impact of our social sciences research (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
- Over half of our research is ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
- You will be taught by active researchers who are committed to social justice and have made ground-breaking impacts on society.
- You will have the opportunity to get first-hand experience in the field by choosing a work experience module working within a London-based human rights organisation.
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Curriculum
Modules
Level 7
Compulsory modules (Summer term)
- Dissertation
Compulsory modules (Autumn term)
- Foundations of Human Rights
- Foundations of International Relations
Compulsory modules (Spring term)
- Human Rights Campaigning and Advocacy
- Advanced Research Methods: Design and Practice
Optional modules (Autumn term)
- Genocide, Atrocities and International Justice
- Environmental Crime, Justice and Politics
- Breaking the Internet: Crimes, Harms and Injustice
- Challenges to Human Rights
Optional modules (Spring term)
- Human Rights Advanced Placement
- International Development and Economic Justice
- Identity, Diversity and Human Rights
- Migration, Criminal Justice and Citizenship
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career Options
Graduates work in human rights campaigning, advocacy and defending within national and international government and non-governmental agencies, charities, think tanks, or in journalism and the media.
English Language Requirements
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