MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights at University of Essex

Programme overview

The MA Theory and Practice of Human Rights is an interdisciplinary course from the Human Rights Centre that examines the history, theoretical development and implementation of human rights. It does not require a Law or Human Rights first degree and offers four pathways, including a generic pathway with options across many disciplines.

Department: Essex Law School | Duration: 1 year (full-time) | Intake: October | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules listed include Human Rights: Theories and Applications, a Foundation Essay, Human Rights options and a Dissertation, with optional modules chosen across disciplines.

Career pathways

Graduates work in governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental sectors or go on to research; examples include a director of investigations for the Malawi Human Rights Commission, a human rights officer at the UN OHCHR and a web writer for the British Red Cross.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in Law, or a 2:2 joint honours degree including Criminology, International Relations, Law, Politics, Political Science or Sociology; any other 2:2 degree or above is also considered. Applicants without a law degree but with at least six months of relevant professional experience, traineeships or professional certifications can apply (CV required). International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet the IELTS score.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 for the whole programme Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 for the whole programme Source

Intake: October

Duration: 1 year (full-time)

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