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PostgraduateMA (Res)

Human Rights - Political Science

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,900Per Year (Intl)
£14,200Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MA (Res) Human Rights - Political Science at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Who is responsible for the protection of human rights in world politics? Can there be space for human rights in world affairs: Are humans rights Western? These theoretical and practical concerns form the central focus of the course and are addressed through the compulsory course units. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Rights Theory and Philosophy
International Human Rights Law
Global Political Economy of Rights
Human Rights and Cultural Relativism
State Responsibility and Accountability Mechanisms
Research Methods in Human Rights Studies
Human Rights Advocacy and Implementation
Dissertation in Human Rights and Global Politics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,900

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,900

Home Student Fee

£14,200

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
74%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 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.

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