Course Overview
Offered by University of Roehampton, the MA Human Rights provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Explore the ideas, struggles and global forces that shape human rights today. The MA Human Rights at Roehampton offers a distinctive interdisciplinary approach, combining theory, law, policy and activism. You’ll examine how human rights have developed over time, how international justice systems function, and how campaigning and advocacy influence social and political change. Human rights in the 21st century go far beyond treaties and legal frameworks. Home/uk fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | General entry requirements UK students General entry requirements International students |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,250
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Fees and funding UK students International students UK students Tuition fees Entry date MA September 2026 £9,250 Prices shown are for the first year of your degree. More information about tuition fee costs International students Tuition fees Entry date MA September 2026 £18,980 Prices shown are for the first year of your degree. More information about tuition fee costs
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Roehampton
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £26,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £29,500 | £36,000 |
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