MA International Human Rights Practice at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Link legal, theoretical and technical skills with human rights knowledge to work for global organisations. You’ll fight injustice, oppression and persecution. Created in collaboration with tutors from the university's Leeds Law School , this course will provide you with the expertise and practical skills to help protect human rights and tackle abuses.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include MA Dissertation & Research Design, Civilian Protection, International Human Rights Law, Developing & Managing Projects, Global Policymaking: Environment & Human Rights OR, Theorising Human Rights, Out of Control: Global Crime, Risk & Insecurity, Theorising Peace & Conflict, War, Crime & Violence, From Field to Fork: Food History in a Global World.

Career pathways

Careers options include working for Non-Governmental Organisations, legal and security services and international organisations. Employers will value your critical and analytical skills and personal effectiveness.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,125 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10125. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,995 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £18995. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027; 24 Jan 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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