MA International Slavery Studies at University of Liverpool

Join a programme that places you at the forefront of investigations into the histories, legacies and commemorations of human enslavement and unfree labour. This MA combines historical perspectives with global insights into modern manifestations of slavery, forced labour and human trafficking. Exploring the history of unfree labour and examining modern slavery, this MA reflects a growing interest in the histories and afterlives of transatlantic slavery.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules in modern slavery pathway include Modern Slavery, Forced Labour and Human Rights, Political Science Research Methods, Studying Slavery: Themes and Concepts, International Slavery Dissertation Proposal, Anticolonial Legacies in International Politics, International Slavery Dissertation.

Career pathways

We’ll immerse you in public-facing thinking and activity on a regional, national and international basis. You’ll graduate able to demonstrate organisational skills, teamwork, time management, personal initiative and responsibility to potential employers.

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