University of Roehampton, MA, Human Rights and International Relations

The course engages you in the core issues in the study of international relations alongside the theory and practice of human rights from a variety of perspectives. It starts by introducing you to core international relations, historical, philosophical, legal, sociological and theological debates in human rights. You will be exposed to the latest methods in human rights research, equipping you with the foundations to conduct your own research in the world of human rights promotion and protection. 

Compulsory modules

• Global Governance, Human Rights and Citizenship
• Human Rights: Discourses and Debates

Spring term

• Global Political Economy and Social Justice
• Human Rights Research Methods

Summer term

• Dissertation

Required module (Year-long)

• MA Colloquium (mandatory attendance)

Optional modules

• Understanding Genocide

Spring term

• Sociology of Human Rights
• Human Rights Advanced Placement
• Civil Society: Policy and Management
• International Human Rights and Criminal Law

In addition to their compulsory and optional modules in Human Rights and International Relations, students will be able to select from any of the available Languages for all options. While these will not form part of the actual degree programme, they will be available as optional extras beneficial to students’ professional development.