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PostgraduateMA

International Relations and Human Rights

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£12,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA International Relations and Human Rights at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. In a fast-changing, increasingly interconnected world, there has never been a more important time to understand how the workings of international politics affect human rights all over the globe. Learn how the global politics of trade, migration, health, sustainable development, conflict, and new global security challenges affect the human rights of people in various regions of our world, from Europe and Asia to Africa and Latin America. By familiarizing you with diverse theoretical perspectives on the issues, this course will enable you better understand how big-picture global politics shap... International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and 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, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

International Human Rights Law and Institutions
Global Political Economy and Human Rights
Conflict
Security and Humanitarian Protection
Migration
Displacement and Refugee Rights
Development
Governance and Social Rights
Regional Human Rights Systems and Practice
Research Methods in International Relations
Dissertation in International Relations and Human Rights
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,900

Home Student Fee

£12,000

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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