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MA in Human Rights |
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University programmes |
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| Frequency |
Annual |
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| Area of expertise |
human rights |
| Target group |
University students |
| Content |
The core modules cover the sociology of human rights, the role of NGOs in the UN system and international human rights law. There is also a range of optional modules and a practice seminar taught by leading NGO specialists through which students gain insights into the practical aspects of human rights campaigns. |
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English |
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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London |
| Methodology used |
Teaching is delivered in the format of lectures, classes and seminars, taking place in the first and second academic periods (September-April).
Full-time students will normally attend for two or three days a week, and complete their dissertation in the third academic period.
Part-time students will normally attend for one or two days each week for two years. In the first year they will take two core modules in the first academic period and two optional modules in the second academic period. In the second year they will take one core module in the second academic period, one optional module in the second academic period and complete their dissertation.
The dissertation of 15,000 words carries 40% of the total marks towards the MA degree. Full time students should present their dissertations by September of the year following entrance.
The weighting of the marks is as follows:
Continuous assessment (coursework) 60%
Dissertation 40%
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| Admission requirements |
The normal requirement is a good honours degree in any subject but applicants are also welcome from those who with substantial experience in the media, information services or the communication sectors. |
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| Tuition/Accommodation |
Full time: £4,750 for UK/EU students. £9,500 for Overseas students.
Part time: £2,375 for UK/EU students. £4,750 for Overseas students.
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