MA Human Rights and International Conflict
Course Overview
This MA program provides a rigorous examination of the complex moral, political, and legal challenges at the intersection of human rights and international conflict. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of global affairs, learning to critically analyze state actions and the role of international organizations. The course equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to pursue a meaningful career in advocacy, diplomacy, or policy.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from published experts across diverse fields including international relations, philosophy, and peace studies
- Gain a strong grasp of the ethical and political issues in current conflicts, including state security vs. human rights
- Choose from a wide selection of specialized optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests
- Receive dedicated training in research methods to complete a substantial dissertation on a topic of your choice
- Prepare for careers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors or for further academic research
Course Overview
This MA program provides a rigorous examination of the complex moral, political, and legal challenges at the intersection of human rights and international conflict. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of global affairs, learning to critically analyze state actions and the role of international organizations. The course equips you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to pursue a meaningful career in advocacy, diplomacy, or policy.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn from published experts across diverse fields including international relations, philosophy, and peace studies
- Gain a strong grasp of the ethical and political issues in current conflicts, including state security vs. human rights
- Choose from a wide selection of specialized optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests
- Receive dedicated training in research methods to complete a substantial dissertation on a topic of your choice
- Prepare for careers across the private, public, and non-profit sectors or for further academic research
Requirements
Modules
- History and Theory of Human Rights
- Human Rights and International Conflict Research Dissertation
- Human Rights and the International Order
- International Conflict Resolution
- Citizenship and Social Justice
- Humanity in Peril: Navigating Security Concerns
- International Relations: Theories and Challenges
- Public and Diaspora Diplomacy
- Religion and International Relations
- Security Studies
- The Practice of Diplomacy
- US Foreign Policy in the 21st Century
- Violence Against Women: Issues, Research and Policy
