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Human Rights - Political Science (Standard Route) – (M.A.)
The University of Manchester
School of Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,239 - ≈ € 13,290 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
The MA in Human Rights focuses on the pressing questions of human rights. Can there be space for human rights in world affairs? Who is responsible for the protection of human rights in world politics? These theoretical and practical concerns form the central focus of the degree and are addressed through the compulsory course units.
This `standard route' course is designed for students for whom a taught MA will be a prelude to careers in fields related to government and non-governmental organisations, as well as teaching, journalism or any career where advanced knowledge of human rights coupled with an advanced capacity to communicate effectively will be an advantage. It will appeal particularly to those with an interest in the political and ethical issues that arise from widespread human rights violations globally.
The course provides students with an advanced, critical, interdisciplinary and systematic understanding of human rights issues within a global context. It is an interdisciplinary degree which allows student's exposure to developments in international politics, political theory, and law in order to better understand the complex global environment in which human rights claims are made.
Contents
Module details
POLI70721 Theories of Rights (15 credits)*
POLI70451 Ethics in World Politics (15 credits)*
POLI70492 Human Rights in World Politics (15 Credits)*
POLI60301 Advanced Research in Politics (15 credits)*
POLI60312 Dissertation Research Design (15 credits)*
Qualitative Methods (15 credits)**
SOCS70511 Quantitative Methods (15 credits)*
POLI70772 Philosophy of Social Science (15 credits)*
RSCH60300 IT Skills (non-credit bearing)*
* Denotes modules that are guaranteed to run in 2008-9
NOTE: Politics reserves the right to cancel modules that are not guaranteed to run at short notice
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Full entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview:
Minimum 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) in a Social Science subject for direct Masters entry.
Minimum 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in a Social Science subject for Postgraduate Diploma route entry.
English language:
Applicants whose first language is not English must attain one of the following:
IELTS - Overall 7, writing score 7
TOEFL - Overall 623, TWE 5 (PBT)
TOEFL - Overall 263, TWE 5 (CBT). This test is no longer available but results less than 2 years old can be submitted.
TOEFL - Overall 100, with 25 in each of the 4 sections (IBT)
Applicants with scores below our requirements may be eligible to attend one of our pre-sessional English courses. Duration will be confirmed when an official result has been received.
Exemption to the requirements is at the discretion of the School. Applicants who have been taught and assessed in English on previous degrees may still be required to show proof of English proficiency via TOEFL/IELTS.
TOEFL Certificates - please designate the University of Manchester as a recipient of your result. The code is 0757. Results must come directly from ETS (TOEFL).
Test scores valid for 2 years.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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