MA Human Rights and Global Ethics

The Human Rights and Global Ethics MA from University of Leicester is a multidisciplinary course that provides in-depth understanding of contemporary human rights debates. It explores key ethical issues linked to politics and global affairs and is perfect for those who want to engage in contemporary global and ethical matters.Course Content: The course expands students' understanding of human rights and global ethics, providing skills to critically analyse political events and issues around the globe. Students have the opportunity to engage with current literature and are equipped with the analytical tools to understand and evaluate different ethical perspectives and controversies. Key Modules: The core modules include Human Rights, Politics and Ethics, and International Politics of Race. Optional modules offer a variety of choices such as European Migration and Asylum Policy, Postcolonial Theories in ‘Race’, Ethnicity and Religion, and Human Security.Future Careers: This course can lead to careers in non-governmental organisations, charities, education, and the public sector that require understanding of global politics and ethics-based issues. Careers can also be chosen in areas such as human resources, government departments, policy making and research, or as preparation for a PhD. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.