MA Applied Human Rights

The MA Applied Human Rights course at Sheffield Hallam University is a postgraduate course that aims to incorporate practical skills with theoretical knowledge. The course focus revolves around the promotion and protection of human rights in both national and international contexts, and is designed to provide students with the necessary abilities to work in NGOs, policy roles, charities and more.Course Content: The course encompasses human rights in practice, from historical context to contemporary issues. It incorporates key issues pertaining to the field, needing individuals and organizations dedicated to combating them. Students learn about the practical application of human rights law to specific situations and contexts, as well as sector-specific skills necessary for a variety of careers in human rights fields. The course also offers fieldwork based project work, to apply what students have learned in a real world setting.Key Modules: Some essential modules include Human Rights: Possible Worlds; Deprivation of Liberty; Human Rights in Daily Life; Human Rights, Democracy and Mediation; Human Rights Bodies, Tribunals and Advocacy; Human Rights, Migration and Asylum; Human Rights Reporting; and the Independent Project module.Future Careers: After obtaining the MA in Applied Human Rights, students could find employment within several fields, such as public administration and defence, social work activities, education, and even creative, arts and entertainment activities. Additional opportunities include program officer roles or other related professions in non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) and charities.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.