MA Human Rights - Law/Political Science Pathway (Research Route) in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester | Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 26,000
(c. USD34,740.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The Master of Arts in Human Rights program delves into critical human rights issues. It explores fundamental questions: Is there room for human rights in global matters? Which entities bear responsibility for safeguarding human rights in international relations? These theoretical and practical considerations shape the program's core, examined through mandatory coursework. Designed for aspiring PhD candidates, this research-focused track particularly attracts those concerned with political, legal, and ethical dimensions of worldwide human rights abuses. You'll gain a sophisticated, analytical, cross-disciplinary perspective on human rights within international frameworks. This interdisciplinary program integrates advancements in global politics, political philosophy, and jurisprudence to enhance understanding of the complex landscape where human rights demands emerge.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification 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. Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5; TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757; Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70.

Tuition GBP 26,000

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