Human Rights MA
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston – This course is taught in collaboration with Kingston University’s Centre for Human Rights Practice. Staff include human rights practitioners, specialists and researchers. – Guest lecturers, from human rights and international organisations, have included politician and activist Shami Chakrabarti and directors of non-governmental organisations. – You will gain valuable experience through a placement in a human rights or social justice organisation, such as Liberty, Peace Brigades International, Amnesty International or Refugee Action.
About this course This course explores how human rights link to politics, culture, institutions, organisations, nation states, pressure groups, movements and values.
You will analyse situations that have led to violation of human rights. Examples include the use of drones in the “war on terror”, United Nations negotiations to create a treaty on the human rights obligations of transnational corporations, the challenge of rising populism, questions of poverty and human rights in the USA and the UK, the rights of LGBTQI people, and the protection of refugees who flee conflicts and disasters. Optional modules and a dissertation will enable you to study your own interests in depth.
Example modules – Strategies for Achieving Human Rights – Human Rights: Architectures, Actors, Activism – Working within the Human Rights Movement
Career opportunities This course can help you start or advance a career in human rights advocacy, policy or communication. Graduates are employed by Amnesty International, Unicef and Save the Children.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Human Rights MA
| EU | £15800 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9860 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9860 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9860 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9860 | year 1 |
| International | £15800 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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FAQ about Human Rights MA Kingston University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 5423 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Human Rights MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Kingston University.