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MA PG Dip PG Cert Human Rights and Global Ethics (Distance Learning)

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    MA/PGDip/PGCert 1-2 years full- or part-time by distance learning

Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements

2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects.

Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.

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Programme Funding

There are a number of possible sources of funding: loans and grants, bursaries and scholarships.

Student Destinations

Our postgraduate degrees are an excellent way to enhance your expertise and career prospects. A postgraduate course in politics and/or international relations provides a foundation for a wide range of career options. You may seek to use your knowledge to work in government service, international organisations or areas of political research and journalism. Or you may opt to look for employment in an unrelated field such as banking, business or teaching where your MA will be respected as a postgraduate qualification.

Module Details

MA

Core modules

  • The Politics of Human Rights
  • The International Politics of Protection

Plus your Dissertation

Option modules

Choose two option modules from:

  • International Security
  • Post Cold War World Order
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Intelligence: Key Concepts and Debates
  • Strategy in the Modern World
  • The Politics of Conflict and Violence
  • Political Economy of International Development
  • Critical War Studies
  • Contemporary Conflict Analysis

PGDip

Core modules

  • The Politics of Human Rights
  • The International Politics of Protection

Option modules

Choose two option modules from:

  • International Security
  • Post Cold War World Order
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Intelligence: Key Concepts and Debates
  • Strategy in the Modern World
  • The Politics of Conflict and Violence
  • Political Economy of International Development
  • Critical War Studies
  • Contemporary Conflict Analysis

PGCert

Core modules

  • The Politics of Human Rights
  • The International Politics of Protection

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