Universities United Kingdom Sheffield Hallam University Courses MA Applied Human Rights

MA Applied Human Rights
at Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,895
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Develop a multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary issues in human rights and social justice.
Understand how human rights organisations work in practice.
Apply your skills by working alongside human rights practitioners throughout the course.
Take part in the work of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice.
Enhance your employability and make the transition into a rewarding career.

This postgraduate degree provides the grounding you need to begin a fulfilling career advocating for and protecting others. You'll cover wide-ranging subjects and issues in human rights and graduate as a skilled, knowledgeable and employable practitioner.

Course Content

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.


Module	Credits
Dissertation	60
Foundations Of Human Rights	30
Human Rights In Times Of Global Crises: Protecting The Most Vulnerable	30
Researching Human Rights	30

Elective modules


Module	Credits
Contemporary Forced Migration And Refugee Rights	30
Human Rights Advocacy	30
Rights In Action	30

Entry Requirement
All students

Typically a 2.2 honours degree or above in human rights, law, social science, politics, international development or a related humanities disciplines.

We also welcome those who have relevant professional experience and those who wish to apply the practical realisation of human rights within their professional field.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS 6.5 score with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skill areas or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £16,385 for the course.
Career Prospect
This course prepares you for a career in
- human rights law
- policy or development work
- human rights advocacy
- academia or teaching
- non-government organisations (NGOs)
- local and central government services
- research and development organisations

Cost Of Studying At Sheffield Hallam University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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MA Applied Human Rights at Sheffield Hallam University