Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 Year
Explore global issues while developing practical expertise in human rights, gaining hands-on experience in addressing pressing challenges in social justice.
This masters equips you to advance human rights and social justice globally. Delivered by the Institute of Law and Justice and supported by the renowned Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, we’ll combine rigorous academic learning with real-world application. When you graduate you’ll be well-prepared for roles in advocacy, policymaking, NGOs and global organisations.
A 2:2 or above in a degree in a relevant subject that includes learning related to human rights, for example from a legal, social science or international relations degree OR at least three years relevant professional experience.
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. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.
This course prepares you for a career in:
human rights organisations
policy or development work
non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
local and central government services
research and development organisations
further studies and academia
Aligned with the UN Capability Framework, this degree equips you with the tools needed to succeed in the competitive job market and make a meaningful impact in human rights advocacy and policymaking.
Compulsory modules
Contemporary Issues In Global Human Rights And Social Justice (30 Credits)
Foundations Of Human Rights (30 Credits)
Elective modules
Applied Project (60 Credits)
Dissertation (60 Credits)
Environmental Rights, Sustainability And Climate Justice (30 Credits)
Gender, Equality And Discrimination (30 Credits)
Global Health And Human Rights (30 Credits)
Refugee Rights (30 Credits)
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