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Human Rights

MA, PGDip and PGCert

Available to study anywhere in the world

This MA is based on an established programme developed in collaboration with leading human rights activists to provide training for future human rights professionals.

The cutting-edge content looks at human rights issues from a practical perspective as well as a theoretical and legal one. We offer a wide range of elective modules. The topics address emerging issues in human rights, such as the impact of environmental destruction on human rights; human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals; or cultural genocide.

Note: this course was previously referred to as: Understanding and Securing Human Rights.

High school humanities and social sciences teacher, Stephanie, shares her experience of studying the MA Human Rights with us in Canada

High school humanities and social sciences teacher, Stephanie, shares her experience of studying the MA Human Rights with us in Canada.

Study with us for an interdisciplinary approach, with a vibrant, global mix of students and chances to learn from human rights professionals from around the world.

Programme details

Hear from the programme director

Dr Damien Short and Dr Corinne Lennox, Programme Directors, MA Understanding and Securing Human Rights

We encourage students to explore their areas of interest. A lot of our assignments enable you to explore something you're passionate about.

Vani Saraswathi, MA Human Rights

Vani Saraswathi

"What I have found particularly interesting and useful to my line of work is acquiring the language for advocacy, and using that language effectively."

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