Human Rights MA at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore human rights from their origins to possible futures. Learn to tackle today’s urgent global challenges through a critical, interdisciplinary approach. How could a critical human rights approach help fight pervasive social and economic inequalities, anti-democratic forces and the climate crisis?

Department: School of Global Studies | Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Human Rights and Global Justice, Human Rights and the Politics of Culture, Research Methods and Professional Skills, Dissertation (Human Rights).

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll have the expertise and global perspective for a career in the field of human rights. As a graduate, you’ll be ready to make significant contributions through careers in NGOs, international agencies, government ministries, think-tanks, research institutes and private-sector organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Applicants with a lower second-class (2.2) degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a social sciences or humanities subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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