Human Rights and Social Justice are key global issues.  In a world torn apart by war, conflict, famine and exploitation, people with the right qualifications and the right motives are desperately needed to try and make a real difference.  If you have a degree in law, politics, philosophy, sociology or a related degree then the MA in Human Rights and Social Justice is open to you.

The MA in Human Rights and Social Justice is a complex course but here are some brief points about what the course covers, just to give you an idea:

• History and Theory of Human Rights
• Social Justice
• Citizenship
• Social Research
• International Relations and Ethics
• Women, Gender and Human Rights
• Criminal Justice and Human Rights
• Refugees and Human Rights
• Social Structures and Policies

There are many more elements to the MA in Human Rights and Social Justice, making it both extremely interesting and varied.  You will also have the chance to pick from a wide range of modules to suit your particular interests.  The MA will leave you with an in depth knowledge of the history and theory behind human rights and social justice and will leave you equipped to tackle the challenges that you will face working towards human rights and social justice.

After the MA