Master of Arts - Human Rights and International Conflict

Human rights and international conflicts confront us with the most urgent moral and political issues of our time. This course explains and explores these issues, addressing hard questions by drawing on diverse theoretical approaches and practical experiences. Taught by published experts in human rights, peace and conflict studies, international relations, politics, history, philosophy and women’s studies, the master’s degree will equip students with the kind of understanding necessary to work for peace, justice and human rights in the real world.

The Human Rights and International Conflict MA explores the relation of states and their international organisations to the idea and practice of human rights. Students will gain a strong grasp of the moral, ethical, political and legal issues at stake in international relations and conflicts, including the current conflict between Islamism and the international community of states.

Students will confront the issue of how to reconcile theoretical unconditional rights with a consequentialist ethic of political responsibility and security. Students will also explore particular interests, problems and conflicts that demand judgement and action.

The master’s degree will provide both a solid academic grounding in human rights and international relations, and offers a wide choice of optional modules. Students will be trained in research methodology before completing a 12-15,000 word dissertation dealing with a subject of their choice.

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

62.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores

IELTS

6.0

TOEFL

72.0

PTE

59.0