MA Human Rights - Political Science (Research Route) at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Gain specialist research skills in the legal and political issues surrounding human rights. Explore how human rights are debated, defended and contested in global politics while developing advanced research expertise in the field. Build advanced research skills for careers in NGOs, law, public policy, international organisations, or further academic research.

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. On the MA Human Rights - Political Science (Research Route), there are seven mandatory course units, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Research Design and Skills, Human Rights in World Politics, Theories of Rights, Philosophy of Politics Research, Dissertation, Qualitative Research Methods.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2024). Our MA Human Rights (Research Route) course gives you the academic training and specialist knowledge required for further study and a range of research-focused careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. English language: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,600 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 29,800 a year (2027/28). MA (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/admissions/how-to-apply/

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