MA Applied Human Rights
Course Overview
This course equips aspiring human rights defenders with the critical frameworks and practical skills needed to effect real-world change. You will bridge the gap between academic theory and frontline practice through interdisciplinary study and direct learning from experienced professionals. The program culminates in a hands-on fieldwork placement, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a dynamic environment in the UK or South Africa.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn directly from human rights defenders with first-hand experience in governmental, judicial, and grassroots roles
- Gain practical, hands-on experience through an international fieldwork placement in the UK or South Africa
- Master a versatile toolkit of essential skills including fieldwork, legal analysis, and strategic advocacy
- Explore the strategies, institutions, and political structures that shape modern human rights work
- Combine interdisciplinary academic enquiry with applied practice to understand the entire spectrum of human rights defense
Course Overview
This course equips aspiring human rights defenders with the critical frameworks and practical skills needed to effect real-world change. You will bridge the gap between academic theory and frontline practice through interdisciplinary study and direct learning from experienced professionals. The program culminates in a hands-on fieldwork placement, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a dynamic environment in the UK or South Africa.
Key Program Highlights
- Learn directly from human rights defenders with first-hand experience in governmental, judicial, and grassroots roles
- Gain practical, hands-on experience through an international fieldwork placement in the UK or South Africa
- Master a versatile toolkit of essential skills including fieldwork, legal analysis, and strategic advocacy
- Explore the strategies, institutions, and political structures that shape modern human rights work
- Combine interdisciplinary academic enquiry with applied practice to understand the entire spectrum of human rights defense
