Undergraduate degree, 2:1 or equivalent. We will also consider a 2:2 with at least three years' relevant work experience.
International pre-masters programme, Pre-masters from our International Pathway College
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:
IELTS, 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, 176, minimum 169 in each component
Duolingo, 110, minimum 100 in all other components
LanguageCert, B2 Communicator High Pass with 33/50 in each component
PTE Academic, 61, minimum 55 in each component
TOEFL, 87, minimum 21 in each component
Trinity ISE III, Merit in all requirements
Human rights defenders strive for a world in which human rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.
Learn to bridge the gap between theory and practice by combining hands-on experience with interdisciplinary academic enquiry. Discover the theoretical frameworks and practical skills which make advances in human rights possible.
Study different aspects of human rights practice: the strategies employed and the debates, institutions and political structures that human rights defenders seek to influence. You'll learn directly from human rights defenders with first-hand experience in governmental, judicial, and grassroots roles.
You'll also develop a range of fieldwork, advocacy and legal skills and apply these on a placement in the UK or South Africa.
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Modules
Core modules
You will take core modules which may include:
The Practice of Fieldwork
Social Sciences and Human Rights Practice
International Human Rights Laboratory
Project Placement
Option modules
You'll choose option modules from the list below throughout your time here with us. This selection will allow you to develop expertise in the areas that you feel most passionate about:
Africa and International Politics
Aftermaths of Conflict
Critical Theory
Ethics and World Politics
Governing for the Environment
New Security Challenges
Politics of Migration
The Politics of Peacebuilding
Theories and Policies of Development Governance
Please note our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. Further information about each module can be found on our module catalogue.
Human rights officer
International development researcher
External affairs and communications officer
Philanthropy executive
Refugee relocation caseworker
Ethical trade coordinator
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
