University of Leicester

Human Rights and Global Ethics MA, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning

University of Leicester

Course overview

This course combines the study of the main theories and concepts related to human rights and global ethics with detailed empirical analysis of issues such as intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees, animal rights, security and war. By taking this course you will gain a thorough grounding in the political and international theory of human rights and global ethics. You will develop your knowledge of the different theoretical and political perspectives on human rights and study in depth the global political context of pressing ethical issues.

The degree will equip you with the competencies and skills to understand and participate in contemporary debates in human rights and global ethics and to analyse politics and international relations using a mixture of normative, theoretical and empirical tools. You will gain the knowledge and skills relevant to employment and career development in government, media, business, non-governmental organisations and any professional context in which cross-cultural sensitivity and ethical awareness is a requirement. By choosing to study by distance learning, you will have the flexibility to fit your study around existing commitments and enhance your career prospects without having to leave employment.

2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. Fees shown are for the entire course, not per year.

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Key highlights

  • Combines human rights theory with empirical analysis of global issues
  • Topics include intelligence, slavery, citizenship, refugees and animal rights
  • Examines security and war through an ethical lens
  • Uses normative, theoretical and empirical tools to analyse politics
  • Distance learning lets you study without leaving employment

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include Politics, History, International Relations

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000
  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship

  • Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards

  • Distance Learning Merit Scholarship

    The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300

  • International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.

  • Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship

    Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Human rights officer
  • Policy adviser
  • NGO programme officer
  • Advocacy and campaigns officer
  • Civil servant
  • Journalist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,800; £6,525; £3,265 | International: £9,800; £6,525; £3,265

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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