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PostgraduateMA

Human Rights and International Conflict

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA Human Rights and International Conflict at London Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? 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 you with the kind of understanding necessary to work for peace, justice and human rights in the real world. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

International Human Rights Law and Theory
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Ethics and Political Philosophy in International Relations
Research Methods in Human Rights Studies
International Organisations and Global Governance
Comparative Conflict Studies and Case Analysis
Gender
Rights and International Justice
Dissertation in Human Rights and Conflict Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements You will be required to have: at least a 2:1 at undergraduate level in a humanities or social science subject (candidates with other qualifications or relevant vocational experience may be considered) Accreditation of Prior LearningAny university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). English language requirementsTo s

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£38,000
3 years£15,000£23,000£29,500
5 years£18,500£27,000£36,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
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London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

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The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About London Metropolitan University

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